Painting services for gssm

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Division of Procurement Services, on behalf of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM), is seeking comprehensive painting services for its campus located in Hartsville, South Carolina. The solicitation covers painting approximately 33% of the 206,000-square-foot facility, including 40 dorm rooms, 25 dorm bathrooms, eight elevator lobbies, six dorm stairwells, and various academic and communal spaces. Contractors must use Sherwin Williams interior latex satin paint, apply two coats, repair damaged areas, and protect furnishings and floors throughout the project. The work is to be performed during summer months (June 1 through August 15) to minimize disruption to campus activities. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, with 60 points allocated to pricing and 40 points to qualifications and experience. Bidders must submit detailed technical proposals demonstrating experience, staff qualifications, and three references from similar projects, along with a separate business proposal containing pricing. Key dates include a question deadline of March 29, 2024, proposal submission deadline of April 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET, and anticipated award posting on May 17, 2024.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract term spans from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027, with an initial one-year period and two optional one-year renewal terms. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and worker's compensation insurance as required by South Carolina law. While no incumbent contractor was identified, the solicitation includes optional line items for additional painting work up to 20,000 square feet of administrative, academic, and meeting spaces. The pricing structure includes three line items: the primary painting scope, optional additional areas, and annual pricing for potential renewal terms. Contractors will be responsible for purchasing all specified paint and delivering it on-site when work is performed, with no upfront payments provided at project start. Site visits can be arranged by appointment by contacting Kelly Rowe at (843) 383-6475, and all offers must remain open for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the opening date.