Painting Services for the Hartford Public Schools

The City of Hartford Procurement Services Unit, on behalf of the Hartford Public Schools, is soliciting responses for interior and exterior painting services on an as-needed basis under RFR #6115, with responses due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement carries a 15% minority-utilization set-aside for City-certified MWBE subcontractors and a preference for City-based small contractors within 15% of the low bid.

The scope includes all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and tools necessary for assigned painting projects. The contractor must respond to work requests within five business days and provide written quotations within five business days of site visits. Compliance with prevailing wage requirements, OSHA scaffolding standards, and City safety and health protocols is mandatory.

The contract term is one year with the City retaining the right to extend for up to three additional years subject to adequate appropriations and satisfactory performance. Pricing shall be submitted in unit price format determined during site visits and quotation assessments. A 10% bid bond (cashier's check, certified check, or electronic bond through Surety2000) is required with the response. If the contract exceeds $50,000, performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value are required upon award.

Respondents must be current on all tax obligations to the City of Hartford, maintain EEO certification, carry appropriate insurance naming the City as additional insured, and submit proof of Connecticut business licensure or good standing. Questions must be submitted electronically within 72 hours before the deadline. All bidders must check for addenda a minimum of 24 hours before the response deadline. Responses are submitted electronically at www.hartfordct.gov/procurement/purchasing and in hard copy to Hartford City Hall, Procurement Services, 550 Main Street, Room 100, Hartford, CT 06103.