Paint, exterior, recycled reprocessed

The State of California Department of General Services (DGS) is soliciting bids for a mandatory statewide contract to supply recycled and reprocessed exterior latex paint for state departments and participating local agencies. The procurement seeks paint products that must contain at least 50% secondary and post-consumer coatings, with 10% specifically from post-consumer sources. Qualifying paint must meet stringent specifications including viscosity requirements (80-110 KU), VOC levels under 150 grams/liter, and certification from Master Painters Institute, Green Seal, or equivalent laboratory standards. The paint must be suitable for application on wood, stucco, drywall, masonry, concrete block, and primed metal surfaces, available in various color ranges and container sizes (1 and 5 gallons). Bids are due by March 7, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a contract term of three years and two potential one-year extensions. Evaluation will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical requirements, with delivery expected within thirty days of order placement.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and incentive provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), offering bid price reductions ranging from 1% to 5% for DVBE participation, with a maximum adjustment of $100,000. Bidders must complete multiple declaration forms, including the Bidder Declaration Form and DVBE Declaration Form, to qualify for incentives. The contract requires a 1% incentive fee for all local government agency transactions and mandates reporting on contract usage, subcontractor participation, and local business activity. Contractors must also comply with the Darfur Contracting Act certification and provide postconsumer recycled content documentation. Historical contract expenditures are approximately $188,000 over two years, with minimum order requirements of four one-gallon paint containers. Notably, the contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, meaning a single vendor will be selected to provide all specified paint products across the state.