Painting Contractor Services

The St. Lucie County School Board (SLCSB) is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) #26-16 for Painting Contractor Services on an as-needed basis to provide interior and exterior painting services across district facilities. The scope of work encompasses painting services for masonry, concrete, steel, galvanized surfaces, aluminum, metal finishes, wood doors, floors, sidewalks, walls, ceilings, and wood trim. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically through the Bonfire portal with a deadline of April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with clarification requests due by April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The public bid opening is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM at 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986. Minimum qualifications require bidders to demonstrate two years of experience in painting services, maintain valid business licenses, carry general liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, and maintain workers' compensation insurance per Florida statutory requirements. Pricing must be submitted on an hourly labor rate basis for normal hours (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday) and overtime/emergency rates for nights, weekends, and holidays, with a percentage markup on parts and materials not to exceed 15 percent. Multiple awards will be made to qualified vendors to establish a vendor pool, and for projects estimated over $8,000, awarded vendors must attend site inspections and provide detailed itemized quotes within five business days of receiving a scope of work.

The contract will have an initial term of one year with options to renew for three additional one-year periods through mutual written agreement. All bidders must comply with the Jessica Lunsford Act background screening requirements, provide drug-free workplace certification, and submit three business references. Performance bonds may be required on larger projects at the contractor's expense, though bid bonds are not required. The school district reserves the right to furnish materials or purchase them directly in tax-exempt transactions for items exceeding $2,000. Payment terms are Net 45 days from receipt and acceptance of services and invoice. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, budget ranges, or award values are identified in the procurement documents provided.