Painting

The Board of Education of Elk Rapids Schools is issuing a Request for Proposal for gymnasium painting services at Cherryland Middle School located at 707 E. Third Street, Elk Rapids, Michigan 49629. The procurement encompasses complete surface preparation and interior painting of all gymnasium walls, ceiling, ceiling grid, and ceiling-mounted mechanical units using four specified Sherwin Williams paint colors: Zurich White (7626), Determined Orange (6635), Gauntlet Gray (7019), and Tricorn Black (6258). Contractors must provide comprehensive surface preparation including crack and hole filling, sanding, priming, and floor protection, along with a minimum 1% excess paint supply included in the base bid. All work must be completed by August 12, 2026, with an available project start date of June 10, 2026. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting and building inspection on April 22, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the Central Office, with sealed bids due by 12:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026, and Board of Education approval scheduled for May 8, 2026. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal, provide references from two similar school projects, and guarantee all workmanship and materials against defects for one year from final payment, while paint manufacturers must provide a 15-year warranty. Contractors are required to comply with Elk Rapids Schools' safety rules and OSHA regulations, and must submit Iran-linked business disclosure statements and familial relationship disclosure statements as required by Michigan state law.

This is not a prevailing wage project, and no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated in the procurement documents. Performance and labor bonds may be required, with costs to be listed separately from the base bid. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice submission following owner inspection and approval of completed work. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget range has been provided in the available documentation; however, interested contractors should contact Elk Rapids Schools Central Office at 308 Meguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, for additional proposal details and cost guidance.