Painting & Pressure Washing Services

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Painting & Pressure Washing Services contract (RFP No. PPS-2026) covering turn-key services for 42 school sites and multiple administration facilities. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide interior and exterior painting, pressure washing, and parking lot striping services on an as-needed basis through individual task orders. Proposals will be evaluated using a point-based system: 45 points for qualifications and experience, 25 points for service and support, 20 points for price, and 10 points for references. Proposers must submit comprehensive pricing for services, provide a current Certificate of Insurance, and comply with specific safety and security protocols. The contract term will run from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with the option to renew for up to four additional twelve-month terms. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the Euna Procurement portal by 9:00 a.m. on August 5, 2025, with all questions due by 2:00 p.m. on July 29, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the district requires strict compliance with immigration verification requirements, including mandatory registration with the federal E-Verify program and submission of detailed affidavits. Four vendors have been pre-selected through the proposal process: A & D Painting, Bryant's Quality Painting LLC, Paint Applicators, and POD, LLC. Vendors must provide hourly rates for additional services, detailed company backgrounds, staff qualifications, and past performance information. The district requires a twelve-month warranty on workmanship and materials, with payment processed after final job inspection. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the RFP includes an extensive pricing schedule with 49 line items covering various painting surfaces and services, with unit costs ranging from $0.50 to $4.25 per square foot and specialized services priced between $20 to $65 per item. Vendors must also demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability and business automobile liability, and state-mandated Workers' Compensation insurance.