Title
2014 Pavement Marking
History
On April 23, 2014 the Village advertised to re-bid for pavement marking unit pricing. Bids were requested to provide services for a three (3) year period - calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016. Staff contacted five Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) prequalified firms, notifying them of the upcoming bid. In order to effectively utilize current pavement marking industry standards, four (4) distinct methods and materials used for pavement marking were outlined in the bid documents in compliance with IDOT specifications. Sealed bids were opened on May 7, 2014. Two companies submitted bids: Marking Specialists of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Mark-It Striping, Incorporated of Romeoville, Illinois [Unit pricing bid sheets are attached for reference].
Historically, the Village has experienced very poor performance restriping existing pavement marking with standard paint. Because of this, we now require epoxy pavement markings. This move to the more durable epoxy has notably increased the life expectancy of pavement marking. After evaluating the bids and with the understanding that the vast majority of pavement markings are anticipated to be epoxy, staff concludes that Marking Specialists Corporation of Arlington Heights Illinois is the recommended contractor for the work and material specified.
On June 2, 2014, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Board
Financial Impact
There is sufficient funding in account 054-0000-471250 to cover costs for the 2014 budget year.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve to accept the bid from Marking Specialists Corporation of Arlington Heights, Illinois, for pavement marking unit pricing, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for fiscal year 2014; and an amount not to exceed Board approved funding for fiscal years 2015 and 2016.