Paint & painting supplies

Western Suffolk BOCES is seeking competitive sealed bids for paint and painting supplies through a procurement opportunity designated as Bid #25/26-21JN. The solicitation covers a comprehensive range of paint and painting products, including interior and exterior paints, primers, painting tools, accessories, and related materials from manufacturers like Sherwin Williams. The bid encompasses 79 primary line items and 6 additional items, with quantities ranging from 1 to 61 units across various product categories. The contract period will run from the date of award through June 30, 2026, allowing BOCES to place orders as needed during the 2025/26 school year. The bid is scheduled to be opened on May 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with vendors required to submit both paper and digital copies of their cost proposals. Bidders must provide unit pricing for individual items and are permitted to propose alternate or equivalent products that meet specified quality standards. BOCES reserves the right to reject any bid, award bids by individual items or in total, and is not obligated to purchase a minimum quantity of supplies.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the comprehensive paint and painting supply requirements. Payment terms indicate that successful vendors will receive compensation within 60 days of submitting a correct invoice. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the bid list suggests a potentially significant procurement across multiple paint and supply categories. BOCES retains flexibility in the procurement process, including the option to utilize state contracts or cooperative pricing agreements if deemed advantageous. The organization has structured the bid to establish a flexible contract that allows for efficient procurement of painting materials throughout the 2025-26 period, with the ability to adapt to changing institutional needs.