Questions
Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30
P.M., Friday, March 29, 2024.
The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, April 05, 2024. This response
will be in the form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website. Notifications will
be sent to the Registered Vendor List when new addenda are released. To receive
these updates, the City strongly encourages all potential bidders to register as vendors
at website. Late Proposals
It is the responsibility of the Proposer to see that their proposals have sufficient time
to be received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any
proposal, portion of a proposal, or requested proposal revision received at the City
Purchasing Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the
Proposer unopened. Scope of Service and Specifications
All work shall be performed in accordance with Maine Department of Transportation
(MDOT) Standard Specifications Section 627 - Pavement Markings - line width 4",
minimum wet thickness of 16 mils, and minimum 4.5 pounds of glass beads per gallon.
The scope of services and specifications includes, but is not limited to, the following:
A. Removing Painted Lines and Markings - When it is necessary to remove
pavement lines and markings, it shall be done by grinding, high temperature
flame, sandblasting, solvent, high pressure water, or other acceptable means as
approved by the Pavement Management Officer. The method chosen must be
capable of completely eradicating the existing line or marking without causing
damage to the pavement.
B. Method of Measurement - Longitudinal lines parallel to the center line of the
roadway shall be measured by the linear foot along the center line stationing of
the roadway. All other lines shall be field measured or computed. The
measurement of skip lines will not include the gaps. All other pavement markings
shall be measured on a unit basis or per square foot in accordance with the
measurements required for the various markings as shown in Attachment #1.
C. Basis of Payment - The accepted quantities of pavement lines and markings will
be paid for at the unit price per linear foot, per square foot, per mile, or per each
for the colors, widths or shapes specified, complete in place. Crosswalks shall be
2' x 6' blocks with 1' intervals between blocks. Payment will be per block with
partial blocks counted as full blocks. The successful Proposer(s) shall provide
detailed material specifications to the Pavement Management Officer for approval
prior to commencing work each year of the contract(s).
D. Callback and Additional Services - Adequate provisions shall be made by the
successful Proposer(s) to provide callback and additional services when regularly
scheduled services do not provide the quantity or quality of work necessary or
when quality of work is unacceptable. Additional services in the form of additional
pavement markings in areas not previously designated for regular pavement
markings shall be made by the successful Proposer(s) at the rates quoted for the
specific marking, including all labor and equipment necessary to perform the
additional services. In the event of missed markings, in which, the Pavement
Management Officer has the services performed by another contractor, the
successful Proposer(s) shall be billed at the prevailing rate for the equipment
used, labor, materials, and all applicable overhead.
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