The 2024 Operating Budget includes $80,300 to fund the annual Thermoplastic Lane Marking Program. Thermoplastic is a highly reflective material that is used for roadway traffic lane markings. Thermoplastic striping is also an extremely durable pavement marking material and will outlast painted markings. The material comes in bags and is heated to a liquid prior to its application. Glass beads are added to the liquid to improve reflectivity.

The Village participates in the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) which is a joint purchasing program sponsored by the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) and is comprised of 143 municipalities in the Northern Illinois area. The SPC organizes bids for contractual thermoplastic lane markings, and approved a three-year contract with three possible one-year contract extensions was approved in 2019. The third of three possible one-year extensions was approved by the SPC on March 20, 2024. 

The unit prices for lane markings are listed below:

Description Units Cost

4” Line LF $0.70
6” Line LF $0.90
12” Line LF $2.00
24” Line LF $4.75

The Village’s share of the contract is based on striping and lettering unit prices and will not exceed our budget of $80,300. Superior Road Striping, Inc. has previously worked with the Village and Staff has been satisfied with their services. The contract extends from April 12, 2024 through April 11, 2025.

Funding is available in Account No. 101-7101-521150.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board approve the Thermoplastic Lane Striping one-year contract extension with Superior Road Striping, Inc. of Melrose Park, Illinois, per unit bid prices up to the budgeted amount and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents.