Pavement Marking Paint

The North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a one‑year Invitation‑for‑Bid (IFB) to supply water‑based pavement‑marking paint (white and yellow) in 5‑gal pails, 55‑gal drums, and 250‑gal totes. The contract will be awarded on a low‑bid, unit‑price basis, with delivery ARO (arrived‑ready‑to‑use) and a requirement that the paint meet detailed ASTM performance criteria (VOC limits, reflectance, retro‑reflectivity, etc.). The award was made to Sherwin‑Williams, and the contract period runs from 1 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2027, with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions. No bid or performance bond is required, but the vendor must provide proof of insurance, a tax‑exempt certificate, and comply with North Dakota’s registration and non‑discrimination requirements. • Scope: supply of white and yellow pavement‑marking paint in specified container sizes, meeting ASTM specifications. • Procurement: open competition; award based on lowest responsive unit price. • Timeline: bid opening 17 Feb 2026, intent‑to‑award 18 Feb 2026, contract start 1 Mar 2026, end 28 Feb 2027, with up to two one‑year renewals. • Compliance: vendor must be registered in NDBuys, maintain ND Secretary of State registration, and provide a Contractor Certificate of Compliance.