Graffiti Removal

The City of Madison Parks Department is seeking bids for graffiti removal services through Request for Bids (RFB #12024-0-2023-BP), targeting eleven specific city park locations including Breese Stevens Field, Brittingham Park, and Vilas Park. The procurement requires comprehensive graffiti removal from historic masonry elements such as fireplaces, tables, buildings, and retaining walls, with strict preservation guidelines mandating low-pressure steam/mist cleaning and poultice cleaning techniques while prohibiting power washing. Contractors must complete work within four days of Parks staff notification and demonstrate expertise in historical building graffiti removal. Bidders are required to submit five electronic forms: Signature Affidavit, Receipt and Submittal Checklist, Vendor Profile, Cost Proposal, and References. Pricing must be presented as all-inclusive, not-to-exceed fixed fees on a per-square-foot basis, covering travel, materials, and mobilization costs. Key dates include a bid question deadline of April 3, 2023, answer posting on April 7, 2023, and final bid submission due April 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST.

The contract term is one year with potential two additional one-year extensions, and contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability. Local vendor preference will be applied, and businesses employing fifteen or more employees with $50,000+ in annual city business must submit an Affirmative Action Plan within thirty days of contract execution. The RFB specifies two preferred anti-graffiti coating products: VandleTop Sacrificial Anti-Graffiti by Rainguard and PSS 20 Eco Graffiti Protection by Keim, with alternative silicone or polysaccharide products subject to owner approval. Contractors must comply with National Parks Service preservation guidelines and meet State Historic Preservation Office and City Landmarks Commission requirements. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the work and multiple park locations suggest a potentially significant municipal contract opportunity for qualified historical preservation and graffiti removal specialists.