Aquatic Center Painting Service

The City of Warren, Michigan Parks and Recreation Department is requesting competitive bids on aquatic center painting services at the Warren Community Center under ITB-W-1956, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM via BidNet (MITN), and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM at 5460 Arden Avenue, Warren, MI 48092.

Bidders must meet minimum qualifications: five years of business establishment, five years of commercial painting experience, documented experience with aquatic centers or high-humidity facilities, and three references from similar projects completed within the past two years. The coating system is specified as PPG Aquacron WPUT 2K Polyurethane High Gloss or approved equivalent with PPG Aquacron WPR 5000 Primer; a minimum seven-day cure time is required before pool reopening.

The scope encompasses approximately 900 square feet of ceiling, 1,840 square feet of wall area, four structural columns, and a 1,600-square-foot staff room. Work includes surface preparation, repair of damaged areas, priming where required, and application of high-performance coatings for high-humidity natatorium environments. All work must be completed during the facility shutdown period of September 8–20, 2026, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The awarded vendor must provide a minimum two-year warranty on all materials and workmanship and is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, lifts, scaffolding, disposal, and final cleanup without subcontracting unless pre-approved by the City.

The vendor must carry Commercial General Liability ($2 million general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation (statutory Michigan requirements), and Umbrella Liability ($2 million occurrence basis). A $2,000 bid security is required. Payment terms are net 45 days. Questions must be submitted as a single inquiry list by August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Public bid opening occurs at 1:00 PM EST on September 2 via Zoom. Award will be based on adherence to bid requirements, references, past performance, and factors deemed in the City's best interest.