MIDD-025-004 Town of Middletown Painting Services

The Town of Middletown, Rhode Island, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) number MIDD-025-004 for comprehensive painting services across multiple municipal locations in Newport County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide painting and staining services for various sites including Second Beach, Wyatt Road, War Memorial Field, and Aquidneck Field, with specific deliverables encompassing 12 lifeguard stands, 4 gate houses, 4 shade structures, 1 gazebo, and multiple miscellaneous structures such as bollards, concession stands, dugouts, and sheds. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in municipal painting projects and provide comprehensive pricing for individual items, with some contract components spanning one year and others extending to three years. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 10:00 am, and sealed bids will be received until 10:00 am on February 24, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include not only price but also bidder qualifications, with the town reserving the right to reject any or all submissions. The project requires specific technical capabilities, including surface preparation through scraping and wire brushing, and compliance with Davis-Bacon and Prevailing Wage requirements.

Insurance requirements for this contract include comprehensive coverage with specific limits: workers' compensation, professional liability, general liability, and automobile insurance. While no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, the bid documents indicate a preference for experienced municipal contractors with proven track records. Two alternate bid items are included for pressure washing and additional painting/staining services on an as-needed basis. The town will handle relocatable structures during the painting process and has provided detailed site measurements and photographic documentation to support bidder preparation. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the extensive scope covering multiple locations and potential three-year contract duration suggests a substantial project value. Successful bidders must submit a non-collusion affidavit and verify insurance coverage, with the town maintaining flexibility in contract award and potential work timing across the specified locations.