RFP_5000_RBB3004_ADD_2_v1.pdf

This is Solicitation Addendum No. 2 for RFP 5000 RBB3004, issued by the City of Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement on June 4, 2026, addressing citywide painting services. The addendum clarifies that contractors should anticipate providing painting services across a mix of single-story and multi-story buildings requiring various equipment types, including lift equipment where necessary. The scope encompasses painting services on an as-needed basis across City-owned facilities with project-specific requirements that may vary; while the primary focus is painting, contractors should be prepared to address deteriorated substrates identified by the City on a project-by-project basis. Contractors are responsible for furnishing all tools, labor, equipment (including specialized access equipment such as lifts and scaffolding), and resources necessary to safely and effectively complete the work. The proposal due date is June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT, with a non-mandatory pre-offer meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT via Microsoft Teams. Written questions were due June 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. The contract commences upon execution with no specified initial term; the City reserves the right to extend at its sole discretion with 30 days' notice and may require hold-over for up to 180 calendar days.

Prevailing wage requirements under U.S. Department of Labor General Decision TX20260271 and the City of Austin minimum wage of $22.05 per hour apply to all work. Labor pricing is stratified by trade classification (lead painter/supervisor, painter, drywall/taping) and time of service (normal business hours versus after-hours and weekend work), with pricing fixed and unit labor rates subject to adjustment annually after the first 12 months, not to exceed the percentage change in the Building Finishing Contractors index. The City anticipates approximately $1.125 million in annual spend on paint and materials separate from contractor labor. Contractors must provide a fixed percentage markup on non-specified related items, firm throughout the contract term. No MBE-WBE subcontracting goals apply; however, Good Faith Efforts to identify certified M/WBE subcontractors are required if subcontractors are used. At least three verifiable references for comparable painting services within the past five years are required. Commercial General Liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence and Worker's Compensation coverage are mandatory, with enhanced limits applicable to Austin Energy projects. Contractors must provide certified weekly payroll reports within seven calendar days and maintain prevailing wage compliance software at their own expense. Wage theft compliance and training within 30 days of award are mandatory. All offers must be submitted electronically through Austin Finance Online and remain valid for 180 days from RFP closing. The City may make multiple awards to highest-rated proposals based on evaluation criteria totaling up to 100 points: Technical Approach and Project Plan (44 points), Offeror Experience (30 points), Price (14 points), plus up to 6 preference points each for local business and small business certifications.