Painting Services

Solicitation 271W906079 is an online bid for painting services to support the City of Cincinnati's City Facility Management division. The scope of work includes painting various surfaces such as drywall, plaster, metal, concrete, wood, and brick across multiple city locations. The contractor is responsible for all preparation work, including priming, pressure washing, sanding, scraping, and minor repairs, as well as site management tasks like dust control and minor furniture moving. The contract is awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder, requiring a minimum of three years of documented experience in commercial or municipal painting and three references from similar projects completed within the last five years. The agreement consists of an initial twelve-month term with the option for two additional twelve-month renewals, totaling up to three years. Bidders must submit responses online through the VSS portal by October 27, 2026, including a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total bid amount. Once awarded, the contractor must provide a performance surety for 100 percent of the agreement value. Key administrative requirements include adhering to prevailing wage rates, submitting detailed service reports with invoices, and complying with strict non-discrimination and EEO policies. Payment is processed via the Prompt Payment System, with the city endeavoring to issue payment within 30 days of receiving a responsive invoice.