Council awards pavement-marking contract to Park Right Striping after staff review; vote 4-1

The Meridian City Council voted 4-1 to award a citywide pavement-marking contract to Park Right Striping LLC. Council members questioned why Park Right’s tabulated total appeared much lower than other bids — $2,772.62 — and whether a firm known primarily for parking-lot striping could handle roadway striping across the city. Procurement and public-works staff explained that the tabulated figure on the bid sheet is the sum of unit prices used only to identify the low bidder and is not the estimated contract total. Actual payment will be based on unit prices and the volume of work installed. Staff told council members they had checked references, viewed Park Right’s roadway work in neighboring jurisdictions and received consistent positive recommendations. The public-works representative said the department adjusted its bid format to weight center-line items more heavily after other communities awarded contracts to low-paper bidders who underpriced rarely used items and were more expensive once work began. Why it matters: Pavement-marking contracts cover center lines, edge lines, crosswalks and raised pavement markers on city streets; incorrect or low-quality striping can require costly rework. Discussion vs. decision: Discussion focused on vendor experience, unit pricing, and procurement practices. The decision to award the bid was carried 4-1; one council member voted no. Next steps: The city will execute a unit-price contract with Park Right Striping; work will be paid according to volumes installed and must meet contract specifications.