Purchase of Paint

The Bethlehem Housing Authority is soliciting bids for the purchase of paint through an electronic bidding process via PennBid, with submissions due by 10:00 A.M. on October 29, 2025. The contract, identified as PennBid solicitation number 143527, is for a period beginning December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year, contingent upon satisfactory performance and agreement. The procurement encompasses various types of paint, including interior latex semi-gloss, eggshell, exterior latex gloss, alkyd gloss, and other specifications, each requiring adherence to detailed standards such as VOC limits, solids content, gloss levels, and titanium dioxide percentages, with documentation to verify compliance. Bidders must submit their proposals using the provided forms, including a Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications, Bid Acknowledgement for Addenda, and affidavits of non-collusion, ensuring transparency and integrity in the process. The authority emphasizes that bids will be evaluated based on the lowest total price for all line items, and reserves the right to reject any or all submissions or waive irregularities. The process is managed through PennBid, where specifications and bid forms are available at no cost, and questions can be submitted electronically. Successful bidders will be required to execute formal contracts, and the authority maintains discretion to reject proposals that do not meet the specified standards or procedural requirements. The comprehensive documentation ensures that all bidders provide necessary certifications, compliance evidence, and acknowledgment of any addenda, facilitating a fair and transparent procurement process for the purchase of high-quality, trade-sold paint products suitable for the authority’s housing projects.