Judicial Parking Garage Painting Services

The City of Bradenton, located in Manatee County, Florida, is seeking bids for Judicial Parking Garage Painting Services through Bid No. 25-009NT. The procurement involves a comprehensive painting project for the parking garage at 615 12th St W, requiring vendors to provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to paint approximately 194,588 square feet of exterior walls, stairwell walls, and railings. Qualified vendors must have a minimum of five years of painting experience and demonstrate expertise through at least two references for similar parking garage painting services. The solicitation was released on April 14, 2025, with a response deadline of May 14, 2025, at 2:30 pm, and includes a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the project site. Bidders are required to use Sherwin Williams paint or equivalent and must follow specific surface preparation guidelines, including pressure cleaning, addressing mildew, and repairing joints and cracks. The project will be awarded as a lump sum contract, with the City reserving the right to select the lowest responsive and responsible bid based on comprehensive evaluation criteria.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various certifications, including a drug-free workplace program, and submit additional required forms such as a non-collusion affidavit, public entity crimes form, and scrutinized companies certification. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project specifications indicate that work must be completed within the contract time specified in the work order, with working hours restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding weekends and holidays. The exact budget or award value is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of the painting project, including surface preparation, painting application, and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in the Judicial_Parking_Garage_Colors.pdf document, which provides a comprehensive color scheme using Sherwin-Williams colors such as Toqua White, Netsuke, Harmonic Tan, and others.