Painting Services For The Water Resources Division

The City of Santa Monica is seeking a qualified painting contractor to provide on-call services for its Water and Wastewater facilities across Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, covering internal and exterior structures, piping, equipment, vault doors, and approximately 1,400 fire hydrants. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, transportation, and consumable materials, using paints approved by the City with a strong preference for low or zero VOC products that meet stringent environmental standards including SCAQMD Rule 1113, CARB SCM, and ASTM specifications for adhesion, corrosion resistance, dry film thickness, and impact resistance. Work will occur in diverse and challenging environments such as subterranean vaults and high-traffic urban areas requiring traffic control, with an estimated annual workload of 2,080 hours. The contract operates on an hourly rate basis with separate pricing tiers for regular, after-hours, and weekend work, and includes up to four one-year renewal options at the same terms. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s Online Vendor Portal by August 14, 2026, with no physical submissions accepted. The contractor must comply with a comprehensive set of local requirements including a valid California C-33 license, DIR registration, and Santa Monica business licensing if performing work within the city. Financial obligations include providing a payment bond and certificate of insurance meeting minimum A.M. Best "A:VII" ratings, with subcontractors held to the same standards. Labor compliance is mandatory, including adherence to prevailing wage laws, a Living Wage Ordinance certification for contracts over $54,200, and non-collusion and debarment certifications. All work must meet strict acceptance criteria at the delivery location, with the City retaining the right to reject non-conforming materials based on documented specifications. Failure to submit any required certification renders a bid non-responsive, and false statements may lead to termination, penalties, or legal action. The evaluation process is a trade-off approach, prioritizing price, experience, quality, timeliness, and reputation, with no formal weightings assigned and maximum discretion retained by the City. No federal FAR clauses apply, as this is a municipal procurement, and packaging, marking, or preservation standards are not detailed beyond F.O.B. destination delivery terms.