A. These materials are essential for performing durable and high-visibility pavement markings on Florida’s highway systems. The thermoplastic compounds (white and yellow) are used for longline striping on roadways, which provides critical lane guidance and delineation for drivers, particularly under night-time or wet conditions. These markings are designed to meet the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Standards for retroreflectivity, durability, and safety. 1. White Thermoplastic Compound (53117): Used for edge lines, stop bars, and crosswalks to ensure consistent maintenance and re-striping across various districts. a. Estimated Quantities: 110 pallets, equating to (44,000 lbs over five years). 2. Yellow Thermoplastic Compound (53118): Utilized for centerlines and no-passing zones to maintain proper roadway separation and traffic flow. a. Estimated Quantities: The 25 pallets (10,000 lbs over five years) 3. Glass Beads (54929): Applied on top of thermoplastic markings to enhance retroreflectivity, improving night-time visibility required to meet FDOT specifications for reflectivity and safety. a. Estimated Quantities: 100 pallets (40,000 lbs over five years) B. These materials support statewide initiatives for safer, clearer, and longer-lasting road markings, thereby reducing maintenance frequency and enhancing roadway user safety.
