Traffic Marking Paint - Dept. of Transportation/CRS Operations - IFB #2026-01-2244-LD

The Saint Louis County Government is soliciting bids for traffic marking paint for application on bituminous or Portland cement concrete pavements. The paint should be waterborne, thermoplastic, or a combination of both, and should meet specific requirements for durability, physical properties, and storage stability. The contract will be for a period of 3 years, with an option to renew for an additional 2 years. The successful bidder will be required to provide a sample of the paint and certification that it meets the specified requirements. The County reserves the right to test the paint and reject any that does not meet the requirements. • The paint should be capable of being diluted with water without curdling or precipitation. • The paint should have a minimum contrast ratio of 0.96 when drawn down with a 0.0005 bird film applicator. • The paint should have a daylight directional reflectance of at least 84% for white paint and 50% for yellow paint. • The paint should have a minimum bleeding ratio of 0.97 when tested in accordance with Federal Specification TT-P-1952B.