Paint and Paint Supplies

Lake County Schools in Florida has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-1104-ITB-KF949 for paint and painting supplies, seeking to establish a contract for the district's annual painting needs. The procurement covers seven product lots including various types of acrylic latex, enamel, and epoxy paints, primers, sealers, caulk, brushes, roller covers, and miscellaneous painting supplies. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including material safety data sheets, manufacturer specifications, and compliance with Master Painters Institute (MPI) certification. The bid requires strict product performance standards, with requirements for product freshness (manufacturing date within 60 calendar days), color matching guarantees, and delivery within three days FOB destination. Key dates include a bid release on November 4, 2025, with questions due by November 11, 2025, and final bids due on December 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST through the VendorLink online platform. Evaluation criteria include local purchasing preferences and vendor qualifications, with the district reserving the right to make multiple awards and adjust quantities as needed.

The procurement includes several local purchasing preferences that provide additional evaluation points for Lake County businesses. Vendors can earn up to five points for having a fixed office in Lake County for at least 12 months, number of local employees, and Ad Valorem Taxes paid to Lake County Public Schools. In the event of a tie between local vendors, additional criteria will be used, including drug-free workplace programs, minority business enterprise certification, and veteran business enterprise certification. Mandatory submission documents include Debarment Certification, Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Conflict of Interest Statement. The contract is structured for an initial three-year term with two potential one-year renewal periods. Pricing terms require bid prices to remain firm throughout the initial contract term, with potential price escalation considered under specific conditions such as verified manufacturer price increases. The projected annual expenditure for this contract is estimated at $150,000, with the district maintaining the right to terminate the contract and make multiple awards based on vendor experience and qualifications.