Steinmetz HS - Hallway & Stairwell Painting Project - Prequalified Various Trades POOL ONLY

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for the Steinmetz High School Hallway and Stairwell Painting Project, solicitation number 26-1468. The scope of work involves providing all labor and materials to scrape, patch, prime, and paint hallways and stairwells across all floors, including ceilings and areas under stairs. Specific requirements include painting the upper half of hallway walls above the brick line and ensuring accent walls are painted while leaving existing murals intact. All work must be performed during normal working hours and coordinated with board representatives. Only RRP certified vendors are eligible to bid, and they must provide necessary certification documents. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EUNA/Bonfire portal by November 10, 2026, using the mandatory Facilities Bid Cover Sheet. Financial and legal requirements vary by bid amount: a 5% bid bond is required for bids of $25,000 or more, and bidders at this level must be signatories to the relevant union. For bids of $50,000 or more, the premium cost for payment and performance bonds must be included, and for bids of $75,000 or more, MBE/WBE documentation is required. Technical specifications mandate adherence to CPS standards for high-performance coatings and interior painting, as well as various ASTM and SSPC quality standards. Contractors must provide a 10x10 foot benchmark mockup for color and finish approval before starting application. Strict material handling is required, including storage between 45 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit and detailed labeling for all maintenance materials. Prohibited actions include painting over fire rating or bar code labels and using TSP or flammable solvents containing carcinogens. Final deliverables include providing 5% of the installed paint materials for future maintenance.