INFORMAL RFP Public Works Paint and Supplies

The Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works is conducting an informal Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure paint and supplies for county operations. This procurement is open to qualified vendors who must submit pricing through a standardized Bid Pricing Sheet and comply with all county registration requirements, including enrollment in the Infor electronic purchasing system and registration with the County Inspector General's Office. The goods being procured include three types of water-based paints in 5-gallon containers—specifically 240 gallons of HL 2152 FDTP WB WH (white), 80 gallons of HL 2153 FDTP WB YL (yellow), and 80 gallons of HL 2221 FDTP WB BL (blue)—as well as 2,000 pounds of glass beads. Vendors must provide unit pricing per gallon for paints and per pound for glass beads, with separate line items accounting for lead time costs and all additional expenses including availability, shipping charges, and other applicable fees. All submitted pricing must remain firm for 60 days following submission. The deadline for proposal submission is April 27, 2026, with the opportunity posted on April 24, 2026, providing a three-day submission window. The county reserves the right to reject any price increase requests unless vendors provide comprehensive supporting documentation, including Rules of Origin documentation if increases result from changes in United States tariff policies.

The procurement documentation does not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organizational types at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available solicitation materials. There is no information provided regarding the integration of existing infrastructure or technology requirements for this paint and supplies procurement. Similarly, the specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is not disclosed in the posted materials, though vendors should anticipate that pricing competitiveness will be a significant evaluation factor given the structured bid pricing sheet format and the county's emphasis on comprehensive cost accounting and documentation.