Description
The City of Somerville is seeking a qualified contractor to remove existing pavement markings, install new thermoplastic line markings, and provide new traffic signage for the Elm‑Beacon Connector. The scope also includes coordination of traffic‑signal upgrades, installation of buffered bike lanes, utility clearances, and compliance with living‑wage, vulnerable‑road‑user, and wage‑theft ordinances. The contract is valued at approximately $300,000, with a 5 % bid deposit and a 50 % payment bond required.
• Removal of existing markings and installation of new colored pavement‑treatments (thermoplastic, reflective).
• Supply and installation of traffic signs, supports, and related signal‑upgrade hardware.
• Construction of buffered bike lanes, side‑guards, and related safety features per the city’s vulnerable‑road‑user ordinance.
• Mandatory certifications: OSHA 10‑hour, prevailing‑wage, living‑wage, non‑collusion, tax‑compliance, and insurance requirements.