Painting Services

Solicitation 271W906079 is an Invitation to Bid issued by the City of Cincinnati's Department of Economic Inclusion and Procurement to secure painting services for City Facility Management. The scope of work includes painting various surfaces such as drywall, plaster, metal, concrete, wood, and brick, as well as performing preparatory tasks like scraping, sanding, pressure washing, and minor repairs. The agreement excludes major repairs exceeding 70,000 dollars. The contract is for an initial twelve-month term with automatic renewal options unless notice is provided thirty days prior to expiration. Services are performed as needed at various city locations, with a requirement for call-back responses within two hours and general service responses within one day. The City will award the contract to the lowest and best responsive bidder. Minimum qualifications include three years of documented experience in commercial or municipal painting and three references from similar clients within the last five years. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by October 27, 2026, providing three volumes of documentation, including completed forms and Excel pricing sheets. Key requirements include a 10 percent bid bond, a 100 percent performance bond, and adherence to State of Ohio prevailing wage rates. Additionally, the contract mandates a 6 percent MBE and 1 percent WBE inclusion goal, with award contingency based on the approval of Form DEI 147.