Opportunity
Davenport Ionwave #26-69
City of Davenport 2026 Pavement Marking Program Solicitation
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
26-69
NAICS
238320
The City of Davenport, Iowa is seeking qualified contractors to provide pavement marking services for the 2026 painting season, with an option for a one-year renewal. - Government Buyer: - City of Davenport, Public Works Department - Traffic Engineering Division - Purchasing Division, City Hall - Products/Services Requested: - Pavement marking services, including: - Repainting and applying new crosswalk lines (6-inch width, 44,406 linear feet) - Painted stop bars (24-inch width: 2,857 LF; 18-inch width: 447 LF; 12-inch width: 737 LF) - Pavement marking symbols (552 each) - All markings must use water-based traffic paint and glass beads that meet Iowa Department of Transportation specifications - Contractors must provide traffic control, prevent paint tracking, and legally dispose of paint containers - Work in school zones must be completed before the start of the school year; all other work by early October - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to paint application standards (e.g., 16 mils wet thickness, 6 lbs beads per gallon) - Payment based on measured quantities (linear feet and symbols) - References required for contractors without prior City experience - Insurance requirements as specified by the City - Bids must be submitted electronically - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified contractors
Description
The City of Davenport is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide pavement marking services including crosswalks, stop bars, and symbols throughout the city for the 2026 painting season. This is a one-year service contract with an option for a one-year renewal. The work involves repainting existing pavement markings and applying new markings as specified, with strict requirements for paint type, application, and traffic control. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-bidding system by June 9, 2026, with questions due by May 29, 2026.