Automotive Paint and Supplies

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
Q-RTSX2701
State
Florida
Responses due

Opportunity facts

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About this opportunity

The City of Gainesville Office of Procurement and Contracts Management is requesting quotes for automotive paint and supplies to support the Regional Transit System fleet on an as-needed basis, with quotes due June 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. — a date that has passed as of the current date. Questions were due June 8, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting minimum requirements.

Bidders must be authorized resellers, distributors, or dealers of PPG coatings (paint products only) or 3M or equivalent general supplies, and must demonstrate at least five years of experience servicing accounts of similar size within the past five years. Required insurance includes public liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance compliant with Florida Statutes. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements, living wage ordinances, and Florida statutory affidavits regarding convicted vendor lists, scrutinized companies, human trafficking prohibition, and foreign countries of concern.

The scope encompasses PPG coatings, 3M or equivalent general supplies, masking tape, abrasive pads, personal protective equipment, solvents, and application tools. Pricing shall be submitted as a flat-rate percentage discount on all catalog items. The City will use a market basket sampling of 14 items to determine the lowest bidder. All quotes must include freight costs with F.O.B. Destination terms and guaranteed delivery times. Bidders must provide their product catalog or a link with access credentials.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, with one optional one-year extension available, limited to a total of five years. Successful bidders must provide PPG certification training annually for one vehicle collision repair technician at no cost to RTS. No site visit or pre-bid meeting is required. Inquiries should be submitted through the City of Gainesville Procurement Portal, with all responses posted as addenda.

Opportunity text

This quote is for Automotive Paint and Supplies for the City's Regional Transit System (RTS) on an as needed basis. Term is for a two-year period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028.

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