Pavement Marking Proposal

Location:	Maine
Posted:	Feb 18, 2026
Due:	Apr 7, 2026
Agency:	Town of Orono
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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Request for Proposals Pavements Markings

I. Background

The Town of Orono requests proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide

pavement marking services for all streets located in Orono, Maine for a period of one (1) year,

with a one year optional renewal extension.

The work encompasses routine painting of all arrows, symbols, words, stop bars, crosswalk

blocks, lane lines, center lines, edge lines, delineator lines and handicapped spaces on an annual

basis or as directed by the Town of Orono. The services requested include painting the pavement

markings in accordance with the nationally accepted standards outlined in the Manual on Uniform

Traffic Control Devices and the Maine Department of Transportation, to insure motorist and

pedestrian safety.

II. Submission

To be considered, return the Proposal Form in an envelope clearly marked “Pavement Marking

Proposal” by 10:00 AM, Tuesday April 7th, 2026 to the Town of Orono Town Office, 59 Main

Street, Orono, ME 04473.

No faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals will be publicly opened on the date

and time stated above.

Submissions must include two (2) hard copies of the following:

1. The Completed Bid Form, as Attached Below.

2. The Completed Schedule of Items with Unit Pricing

3. Materials Submittal Forms for the paint proposed to be used

4. A list of not less than three independent references

5. Proof of Workers Compensation and General Liability insurance

(Insurance Certificate naming the Town of Orono as insured)

6. Any other information the Proposer chooses to demonstrate ability to perform work

adequately.

The Town of Orono reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and waive any

irregularities.

59 Main Street, Orono, Maine 04473 ⸱ (207) 866- 2556 ⸱ www.orono.org

The Town of Orono is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that celebrates diversity and

is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.

III. Award and Payment

No award will be made at the time of the opening. Basis of award shall include total

cost, quality of references, and proven ability to adequately perform the work. Notice

of award will be made within 30 days of the bid date.

Payment will be based on the actual work performed at the unit pricing rates submitted

on the schedule of items. Quantities shown on the schedule of items are estimated,

actual completed quantities may vary.

IV. Scope of Work

1. General Description

Contract administration will be by the Director of Public Works.

The work to be performed consists of complete pavement marking services for all streets

within the Town of Orono. The successful Proposer shall be responsible for all pavement

markings such as; center lines, lane lines, skip lines, edge lines, delineating lines,

directional arrows, stop bars, crosswalks, handicapped spaces and words.

It shall be the responsibility of the successful Proposer to report, in writing, the quantities

of lines, stop bars, crosswalks, symbols and words painted to the Contract Administrator

on a daily basis.

It is our intention that all requested work be completed by July 24th, 2026. If unable

to fully meet the July 24th deadline, the downtown area crosswalks (RT2 from

Bennoch Road to Westwood, Mill Street downtown area and the Rangeley Road

and Park Street Roundabout must be completed by that date. The remaining areas

must be accomplished by August 25th 2026.

Before work can begin, the contractor must schedule a pre-work meeting

with the Director of Public Works to discuss the included work and provide a

schedule of work.

2. Employees Behavior

All employees of the successful Proposer shall be competent and skilled in the

performance of the work to which they are assigned. Failure or delay in the performance

of the contract due to the inability to obtain competent employees shall constitute default

of the contract and may result in termination.

Employees of the successful Proposer shall not trespass on private property and vehicles

shall not be left standing unattended on public ways or interfere unduly with traffic.

Operations shall be performed as quietly and courteously as possible so as not to create

a nuisance and/or interrupt the operations of adjacent businesses or schools and to

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is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.

minimize the disruption of traffic. Work zones shall be well marked and protected in the

manner prescribed under the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices.

If necessary, the successful Proposer shall adjust their schedules to accommodate work

being performed by the Town.

Specifications:

General:

1. No markings shall be applied for a minimum of thirty days after paving or

unless otherwise directed by the Town of Orono.

2. All pavement lines and markings shall be applied in accordance with the

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

3. Longitudinal lines placed on tangent roadway segments shall be straight and

true. Longitudinal lines placed on curves shall be continuous smoothly curved

lines consistent with the roadway alignment. All pavement markings placed

shall meet the dimensions and layout as existed in the field prior to the start of

work.

4. Newly painted lines, markings, and curb shall be protected from traffic by the

use of cones, stationary vehicles or other approved methods until the paint is

dry.

5. Crosswalks will be painted according to MDOT square blocks and not ladders.

We will not require you to remove the old ladder paint. The newly painted

crosswalks shall match existing blocks widths.

Preparation of Surface: Immediately before

applying the pavement marking paint to the pavement or curb, the surface shall be dry

and entirely free from dirt, grease, oil or other foreign matter.

the Town of Orono.

Street sweeping shall be performed by

Application:

1. The wet thickness of paint without beads on final pavement lines shall be a

minimum of 16 mils (0.400 mm).

2. Glass beads shall be applied to the final lines, marking, and curb (All Painted

Areas) at the rate of 4.5 pounds per gallon (0.54 kg/L) of paint and in sufficient

quantity to assure complete and uniform coverage of hand painted surfaces.

3. All asphalt surfaces shall have lines painted with an approved latex paint,

meeting the requirements of AASHTO M248 (either type N regular dry traffic

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paint, or type F fast dry traffic paint), Federal Specification TT-P-1925D, and

suitable for use on bituminous and Portland Cement concrete pavements.

Removing Lines and Markings: When it is

necessary to remove pavement lines and markings, it shall be done by grinding, high

temperature flame, sand blasting, solvent or other acceptable means. The method

chosen must be capable of completely eradicating the existing line or marking without

damage to the pavement.

59 Main Street, Orono, Maine 04473 ⸱ (207) 866- 2556 ⸱ www.orono.org

The Town of Orono is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that celebrates diversity and

is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.

Town of

Orono

Schedule of

Items

Estimated Uni

Quantity t Description

56,000 LF 4" Double Yellow Centerline

89,500 LF 4" White Edgeline

2,200 LF 4" Single Yellow Centerline

4,000 LF 4" Single White Lane Divider

4" White or Yellow Parking Lot

6,000 LF Markings

9,400 LF 127 Crosswalks

650 LF Stop Bars

90 EA Parking Lot Arrows

8' Federal Directional Single

70 EA Arrows

8' Federal Directional Double

25 EA Arrows

10 EA Handicap Symbols

4 EA Speed Tables

4 EA Raised Crosswalks

Rangeley Road & Park St

Roundabout markings - MDOT

1 LS Striping Plan attached

TOTAL COST

Unit Price

Subtotal

* Payments to be made based on unit pricing for actual work performed

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is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.

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

Bid Title:	Pavement Marking Proposal
Category:	Paving/Road Work
Status:	Open
Additional Status Information:	No faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals will be publicly opened on the date and t
Bid Recipient:	Orono Town Office Attn: “Pavement Marking Proposal”

Pavement Marking Proposal

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