Two bids received for pavement markings in Corner Brook, one was $50,000 higher

    Thursday, 25 April 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The city’s Manager of Engineering Services Aaron O’Brien says there is a distinct number of markings that must be done is included in the contract which also specifies the type of paint to be used.

    Truelines Pavement Markings Inc. has been awarded a three year contract for pavement markings in Corner Brook. The tender closed on April 9th and the company’s successful bid came in at over $150,000. Councillor Vaughn Granter asked who determines which pavement markings are done first. He says some markings haven’t lasted in the past due to the quality of paint. The city’s Manager of Engineering Services Aaron O’Brien says there is a distinct number of markings that must be done is included in the contract which also specifies the type of paint to be used. The next bid came in almost $50,000 higher. 

     

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