REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR PAVEMENT MARKING JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Jan 6, 2026
Due:	Jan 20, 2026
Agency:	Jackson County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	186
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2400 N. Elm Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 • Phone: (517) 788-4230 • Fax: (517) 788-4237

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR

PAVEMENT MARKING

JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BID OPENING:

January 20, 2026 at 10:15 AM EST

Submit bids by email to jcouling@mijackson.org.

DO NOT submit bids through BidNet.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

JACKSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

(517) 788-4230

BID SUMMARY

RFB Number: #186

Commodity/Service Being Requested: Pavement Marking

Type of Solicitation: Request for Bids (RFB) - It is the intention of Jackson County to

competitively award to a qualified company that has demonstrated their ability for comparable

work.

Resulting Contract Term: Two (2) year base contract, with the option of a one-year extension, if

approved by both parties.

Calendar of Events – Timetable

Bid Release:

January 6, 2026

Due Date for Receipt of Questions:

January 13, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted:

January 14, 2026

Quotes Due by (10:00 a.m./ EST) *:

January 20, 2026

*Any response received later than the specified deadline may be disqualified.

This Request for Bids is being made by the Jackson County Department of Transportation. All

references contained herein to “county” shall be construed to mean Jackson County. This Request,

together with all pages, documents, and attachments contained herein or subsequently added or

made a part hereof, submitted as a fully and properly executed bid, shall constitute a contract with

Jackson County, subject to the limitations set forth herein and any specific quantities that Jackson

County may commit to herein and the successful and most responsible bidder, as determined by

Jackson County.

RFB Access:

Jackson County officially posts bid documents online at https://www.mijackson.org/Bids.aspx and

BidNet via Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn

sites. It will be the bidder’s responsibility to monitor for any addendums or amendments to this

solicitation.

Communications and Contacts with Jackson County Personnel:

All contact with Jackson County regarding this RFB or any matter relating thereto must be sent in

writing via e-mail to: Jim Couling (jcouling@mijackson.org). This is to ensure fair consideration for

all interested vendors. The County prohibits communications to or with any other employee at the

departmental level during the submission and evaluation period.

Section 1.0 – SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIFICATIONS

The Jackson County Department of Transportation (JCDOT) is seeking qualified, established, and

professional contractors to provide pavement marking to roads located in Jackson County.

Estimated 2026 cost is $400,000.00 for JCDOT. The term of this agreement will be two (2) years,

beginning in 2026, with completion of pavement marking work no later than November 1 each year

in 2026 and 2027. An additional one-year extension is possible, upon mutual agreement by both

parties. This contract may be used on MDOT roads located in Jackson County.

The most responsive bid shall include the following specifications and requirements:

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

The JCDOT is seeking qualified contractors to provide waterborne pavement markings; regular dry

pavement marking; cold applied plastic tape markings; and spray able thermoplastic marking to

indicated roads located within Jackson County. The pavement markings will be to the width, color,

type, and locations as specified in this document and JCDOT supervisory personnel.

1.3 GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.3.1 All work will be done under the direction and supervision of the JCDOT personnel.

1.3.2 The contractor shall personally supervise the work or shall have a competent person, of at

least 18 years of age, on site at all times.

1.3.3 Interested bidders are urged to investigate and become familiar with the work to be

performed. Failure on the part of the potential bidder to do so will not be grounds for additional

compensation under this agreement.

1.3.4 JCDOT shall have the right to inspect any material and equipment to be used in carrying out

the terms of this agreement. Materials, equipment, components or completed work not complying

with the terms of this agreement may be subject to rejection by the JCDOT and shall be replaced by

the contractor at no cost to the JCDOT.

1.3.5 JCDOT shall not be held responsible for any damage to the contractor’s equipment.

1.3.6 JCDOT does not assume any responsibility for the availability of any materials, equipment,

or components required under this agreement. The contractor shall be responsible for the quality

and standard of all materials, equipment, components, or completed work furnished under this

agreement.

1.3.7 The quantities reflected on bid sheets for items reflect the best estimate of the required

amount of work at the time of this bid. Quantities may be adjusted as JCDOT plans develop.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS, INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION PROCESSES

1.4.1 Waterborne Pavement Marking Process

The required work covers furnishing and application of reflectorized waterborne pavement markings

in accordance with Section 811 of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s most up to date

Standard Specifications for Construction, the current edition of the Michigan Manual of Uniform

Traffic Control Devices and MDOT QPL listing.

1.4.1.1 Traffic

If markings are applied when the roadway is open to traffic, the following requirements will

apply:

1.4.1.1.1

Traffic shall be maintained at all times and the striping equipment shall be operated in a

manner that will make it unnecessary for traffic to cross the uncured markings.

1.4.1.1.2

The protection of the wet line shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Suitable devices

such as traffic cones (cone size per the latest MUCTD manual) shall be placed at 100-foot

intervals along waterborne resin markings or as directed by the JCDOT. The Contractor shall

furnish a pavement marking convoy consisting of a minimum of two moving vehicles, spaced

and equipped to indicate “Pavement Marking Convoy,” in order to provide adequate traffic

control and protection for the uncured fast-dry markings.

1.4.1.1.3

Uncured pavement markings obliterated by traffic shall be retraced at the Contractors

expense. Contractor will be responsible for all complaints associated with paint on vehicles.

1.4.1.1.4

Equipment used in applying pavement marking shall be truck-mounted and capable of

applying two (2), four (4) inch minimum width lines in two colors with one pass of the

equipment. The equipment shall have mechanical bead dispensers or pressurized bead

dispensers. In general, the equipment shall be that necessary to accomplish the marking in

a safe, efficient, and workmanlike manner.

1.4.1.1.5

The use of hand methods and portable equipment will be allowed for painting railroad

crossings, school crossing, and other specialized markings.

1.4.1.1 Weather and Seasonal Limitations

Markings shall not be applied when wet weather is threatening or when the surface to be

painted is damp. No markings shall be applied on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays unless

otherwise approved by the JCDOT.

1.4.1.2 Material Handling

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor for the loading and unloading of all materials

delivered to and located at JCDOT.

1.4.1.3 Skip Line

Skip line of the color specified shall be applied as a four (4) inch minimum width line on a

cycle of 12 feet of line and 37 ½ feet of skip, or as directed by the JCDOT. The paint shall be

applied uniformly at an approximate rate of four (4) gallon per mile of skip line.

1.4.1.4

Double Line of color specified shall be applied as two solid four (4) inch minimum width lines

separated by a discernible space. The paint shall be applied uniformly at an approximate rate

of thirty-two (32) gallons per mile of double-line.

1.4.1.5

Single Line of the color specified shall be applied as a solid four (4) inch minimum width line.

The paint shall be applied at an approximate rate of sixteen (16) gallons per mile of single

line.

1.4.1.6

No-Passing Zones shall be applied as four (4) inch minimum width solid and skip yellow.

1.4.1.7

Pavement Edge Lines of the color specified shall be applied as a solid four (4) inch minimum

width line. The paint shall be applied uniformly at an approximate rate of sixteen (16) gallons

per mile of Edge Line, for waterborne paint. Edge line will be held in from the edge of road no

less than 8”-10” (This distance is mandatory: maintain no less than a 10’ lane width).

1.4.1.8 Beads

All beads shall be on the MDOT QPL listing. Waterborne paint shall have 8 lbs. per gallon.

1.4.1.9

The method of measuring quantities for payment shall be as shown in this proposal, of

appropriate width, installed and accepted.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	186
Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR PAVEMENT MARKING JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Category:	Department Of Transportation
Status:	Open

REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR PAVEMENT MARKING JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

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