25-1104-ITB-KF949_NOI.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by Lake County Schools in Florida for Invitation to Bid #25-1104-ITB-KF949 regarding paint and painting supplies. The procurement seeks to establish a contract for the district's annual painting needs covering seven product lots including acrylic latex paints, enamels, epoxy paints, primers, sealers, caulk, brushes, roller covers, and miscellaneous painting supplies. The bid was released on November 4, 2025, with questions due by November 11, 2025, and final bids due on December 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST through the VendorLink online platform. The School Board of Lake County is scheduled to award this solicitation on January 19, 2026. The recommended awardee is The Sherwin-Williams Company. The contract is structured for an initial three-year term with two potential one-year renewal options. All submitted products must comply with Master Painters Institute (MPI) certification standards, include material safety data sheets and manufacturer specifications, be manufactured within 60 calendar days of delivery, and be delivered within three days FOB destination.

The projected annual expenditure for this contract is estimated at $150,000. Bid prices are required to remain firm throughout the initial contract term, with potential price escalation considered only under verified manufacturer price increases. The procurement includes local purchasing preferences providing additional evaluation points for vendors with a fixed office in Lake County for at least 12 months, number of local employees, and Ad Valorem Taxes paid to Lake County Public Schools. Vendors can earn up to five points for local vendor status, and in tie situations between local vendors, evaluation will consider drug-free workplace programs, minority business enterprise certification, and veteran business enterprise certification. Mandatory submission documents include Debarment Certification, Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Conflict of Interest Statement. The district reserves the right to make multiple awards and adjust quantities as needed based on vendor experience and qualifications.