Invitation to Bid – 2026 Uncontrolled Crosswalk Improvements

The City of Rutland, Vermont, is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to furnish and install pavement markings at uncontrolled crosswalks throughout the city. The project involves installing recessed pavement markings using either epoxy or thermoplastic paint. The city is seeking bids for the following types of pavement markings: 1. Stop Bars: 24" wide white lines installed from the edge of the pavement to the centerline of the roadway. 2. Crosswalks: 24" wide white lines, 6' long, spaced 54" centerline to centerline. 3. Yield Triangles: 2' base, 3' height, 1' spacing between base corners. The contractor will be responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary to complete the project. The city reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities of work as necessary. The bid submission deadline is 4:00 p.m. on June 16th, 2026, and bids will be opened at a public meeting on June 17th, 2026. The city requires bidders to provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial auto liability insurance. The project must be completed by October 16th, 2026, and the contractor will be paid based on the actual work completed at the unit prices bid. The city will provide priority maps to the contractor indicating the order in which streets and neighborhoods must be painted. The bid sheet includes estimated quantities and unit prices for each type of pavement marking, as well as a total bid price. The city requires bidders to submit two completed copies of the bid sheet in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project name and the bidder's name and address. Key dates and requirements include: * Bid submission deadline: June 16th, 2026, 4:00 p.m. * Bid opening: June 17th, 2026, 4:30 p.m. * Project completion date: October 16th, 2026 * Insurance requirements: Workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial auto liability insurance * Payment terms: Payment will be made based on actual work completed at the unit prices bid.