RFI for Thermoplastic Traffic Striping Material and Paint, Rapid Dry Waterborne

This RFI seeks market input and potential suppliers for statewide provision of thermoplastic traffic‑striping material (both granular and pelletized) and rapid‑dry water‑borne traffic‑line paint (white, yellow, black) for California state agencies. The goal is to assess supplier capability, EPP compliance (lead‑free, low‑viscosity), and interest in adding pelletized thermoplastic to the existing contract. The anticipated contract is valued at roughly $5 million per year, with a base period of two years and up to three one‑year extensions, totaling a possible five‑year term. Suppliers must meet detailed technical specifications (see Attachments 2A‑2D) and provide certificates of compliance, safety data sheets, and pre‑shipment samples. • Scope includes supply of thermoplastic material (granular & pelletized) and water‑borne paints in specified colors and packaging (drums, pails, bulk totes). • Estimated quantities: hundreds of tons of thermoplastic and millions of gallons of paint over two years, split between Northern and Southern California. • Requires adherence to EPP standards, lead‑free yellow binders, VOC limits, and California air‑pollution regulations. • Responses due by August 19 2026; formal solicitation expected October 2026.