As-Needed Painting Services

The City of Ventura is requesting proposals for as-needed painting services under an RFP with a proposal due date of October 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PST. The contractor must hold a California State Contractor's License (Classification B General Building Contractor or C-33 Painting Contractor) and comply with California prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes painting, wood sanding and staining, drywall repair and replacement, and cove base and baseboard replacement, with the contractor furnishing all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and supplies. Materials must comply with EPA requirements and use low-VOC products; Dunn Edwards brand paints, primers, and stains are required unless otherwise approved by the City representative. The contractor must provide free estimates within five business days of request, with City approval required before work commences, and must schedule final inspection with the City Representative. All work carries a one-year warranty.

The initial contract term is one year with the City holding options to renew for four additional one-year increments, for a maximum total duration of five years. Pricing is evaluated at 30 percent of the overall proposal score. Evaluation criteria also include contractor capability and qualifications (30 percent), reference evaluation (30 percent), and quality and completeness of the proposal (10 percent). The contractor must maintain insurance per General Services Agreement requirements and pass security clearance and background checks.

Questions are due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. An addendum, if required, will be issued September 24, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in both hard copy (sealed) and PDF electronic formats to Patricia Zavala at the Purchasing and Contracts Division.