26-07-SPS Painting at Var. School Bldgs.

The contract involves providing painting services at three schools within the City of Salem, Massachusetts: Horace Mann Laboratory School, Collins Middle School, and Saltonstall School. The scope of work includes fully painting the interior of Horace Mann Laboratory School, covering approximately 46,260 square feet across multiple rooms such as offices, labs, classrooms, gymnasium, and other specialized areas, with specific attention to durability and resistance to scuff marks, graffiti, and tape. At Collins Middle School, the work focuses on prepping and painting restroom floors with anti-slip grit paint, while at Saltonstall School, a single floor consisting of classrooms and offices totaling around 10,200 square feet will be painted. The project emphasizes the use of specified materials like Sherwin Williams Pre-catalyzed Water-based Epoxy or equivalents, with additional requirements for water-based urethane enamel on trim and handrails, and anti-slip coatings for restroom floors. The solicitation, posted on June 25, 2025, under the solicitation number BD-23-1165-COSPD-COS01-118279, is a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated value between 150,000 and 300,000 dollars. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids by July 9, 2025, including certifications, bid forms, and bonds, with the contract expected to be awarded based on the lowest responsible bid for each school, in accordance with Massachusetts law. The contract mandates comprehensive insurance, payment bonds, prevailing wage compliance, OSHA safety training, and adherence to conflict of interest and labor harmony requirements. The performance period concludes by August 20, 2025, with the possibility of extensions. The contract stipulates detailed provisions for project management, change orders, termination, and record-keeping, ensuring the work is completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.