19CA7026Q0005 for Painting at U. S. Consul General’s Residence (CGR).

The Department of State seeks painting services at the U.S. Consul General's Residence in Toronto, with quotations due September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT and a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. There is no set-aside.

Place of performance is Forest Hill neighborhood, Toronto, Ontario. The scope includes painting the rear staircase from top landing to basement, thirteen rooms on the first and second floors (rooms 150–155, 250–256), the front staircase from main floor to second floor, and all associated doors, walls, ceilings, trim, and vertical stair pickets, matching existing colors and finishes. Work must be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies including high-quality stain-blocking primer and 100% acrylic low-odor paint (two coats). All paint materials must be submitted for approval prior to commencement. The contractor must hold valid Workplace Safety and Insurance Board certification and Working at Heights credentials and follow Painting Contractors Association standards and applicable health and safety regulations. Performance period is within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with completion required within 90 calendar days; liquidated damages are CAD $1,000 per day for delays. General liability insurance of USD $2,000,000 per occurrence is required, naming the Department of State as additional insured. Pricing must be firm fixed price in Canadian dollars with separate line items for total labor, materials, and Value Added Tax. Award will be made to the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable offer based on initial proposals without discussions, unless clarification with companies in the competitive range is necessary. Attendance confirmation for the site visit is due by August 31, 2026 to TorontoProcurement@state.gov. The NAICS code is 23832, Painting and Wall Covering Contractors.