Office Painting - Weldon Central Services

Weldon City Schools is requesting proposals for office painting services at the Weldon Central Services Office with proposals due by 4:00 PM EST on May 18, 2026 under RFP 440-051826-COP.

The scope encompasses surface preparation, priming, and painting of walls, ceilings, and trim across 18 offices totaling approximately 8,500 square feet with 10-foot ceiling heights. Paint must be low-VOC, durable, and washable, suitable for educational environments. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision; protect furniture, flooring, and fixtures; perform cleanup and proper disposal; and minimize disruption to school operations. All work is warranted for one year from job acceptance, with unsuitable work repeated at no cost to the school.

Contractors must have at least three years of experience in commercial or institutional painting projects and provide three references from similar work, preferably schools or public facilities. Proper licensing and insurance including liability and workers' compensation coverage are required, along with demonstrated ability to meet project timelines.

Proposals must include company overview, detailed scope of work and approach, project schedule, itemized cost breakdown, proof of insurance and licenses, and warranty information. Pricing must be submitted as a base bid with full dollar amounts stated both numerically and in words, with all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental costs included.

Proposals will be evaluated on completeness and content, experience with similar projects, offeror ability and staff qualifications, and cost. Pre-bid meetings are available by request, and interested parties are encouraged to conduct site visits. Sealed proposals should be submitted to the Weldon City Schools Maintenance Department, Attention: Devonne Hunter, 301 Mulberry Street, Weldon, NC 28790. Weldon City Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.