Opportunity
Tarrant County Ionwave #F2027013 Addendum 1
Annual Supply of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings and Glass Beads for Tarrant County Roadways
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
F2027013 Addendum 1
NAICS
424950, 423840
Tarrant County is seeking bids for an annual contract to supply pavement marking materials and Type II glass beads for unincorporated roadways. - Government Buyer: - Tarrant County Purchasing Department (Engineering Services) - Products Requested: - Pre-fabricated thermoplastic pavement markings (125 mil thickness, with glass beads) - White lines (24" x 3', 12" x 3') - Turn arrows (LEFT, RIGHT, STRAIGHT) - RxR markings ("X" and "RR") - Lettering ("ONLY", "STOP", "AHEAD") - Shark teeth - Type II glass beads - Tri-wall totes (2,000 lbs each, with plastic liner for moisture control) - 50 lb bags (pallets of 2,000 lbs, with plastic liner) - Quantities: - Examples: 80 packs of 24" x 3' white lines, 80 packs of LEFT turn arrows, 44 totes of glass beads, 8 pallets of glass beads - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must specify manufacturers and part numbers for each item - All delivery, freight, tariff, and fuel charges must be included in unit prices - Vendors must bid on all items within each section to be considered - Compliance with Tarrant County's HUB policy and insurance requirements - Criminal background checks for vendor personnel accessing county data or secure facilities - Strict information security requirements for hosted/cloud IT solutions (data residency, breach notification, patch management, audit rights) - Participation in a virtual pre-bid conference is required - Contract may be awarded to primary and secondary vendors per section; cooperative purchasing is encouraged - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must propose manufacturers - Contract Duration: - Twelve months, with options to renew for two additional twelve-month periods - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and quantities, likely in the range of $100,000 to $500,000 annually - Primary Competitors: - Companies specializing in pavement marking materials and glass beads, such as Ennis-Flint, 3M, Swarco, and Potters Industries - Competing Products: - Alternative thermoplastic pavement markings and Type II glass beads from major manufacturers
Description
Tarrant County is soliciting bids for the annual purchase of pavement marking materials and glass beads used on unincorporated roadways by Engineering Services. The contract awarded will be for twelve months with an option to renew for two additional twelve-month periods. The procurement includes pre-fabricated thermoplastic pavement markings with glass beads and Type II glass beads with plastic liners for moisture control. Bidders must include all delivery and related charges in their unit prices and bid on all items within each section to be considered for award.