Road Improvements (R175-R2) Contractor Installed Pavement Marking

This contract is for the installation of methyl‑methacrylate (MM) pavement markings on selected intersections and bridges throughout Sedgwick County, Kansas, under the Road Improvements (R175‑R2) program. The county issued a competitive Request for Bids (RFB #21‑0044) to 46 vendors, received multiple bids, and ultimately awarded a $230,687.80 lump‑sum contract to Traffic Control Services, Inc. The work replaces older painted markings with a durable, retro‑reflective MM coating expected to last 8‑10 years, reducing future maintenance cycles. The project is funded through the county’s Preventative Maintenance‑16+ fund and required a 5 % bid security (though none was required for the award). • Scope: Apply liquid‑applied MM pavement markings at approximately half of the county’s intersections and bridges. • Procurement: Full and open competition; award made after Board of County Commissioners approval. • Financials: Engineer’s estimate $303,068.75; award $230,687.80 (≈ $72k under estimate). • Vendor: Traffic Control Services, Inc. (sole awardee). • Timeline: Bid submission deadline August 3 2021; board approval August 11 2021.