Painting Services

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is soliciting sealed proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP #3603-6) for comprehensive exterior and interior painting services to support district-wide needs across all ten MCCCD college campuses on an as-needed basis. The procurement seeks qualified, licensed, and experienced contractors to provide surface preparation, crack repair, priming, coating application, cleanup, and warranty services for both exterior surfaces (stucco, concrete, masonry, metal, wood trim, railings, and gutters) and interior surfaces (drywall, plaster, doors, trim, millwork, and handrails). Key objectives include delivering high-quality, durable, uniform, and long-lasting finishes that meet District standards and manufacturer specifications while safely and efficiently operating within an actively occupied educational environment and minimizing disruption to students, faculty, staff, and campus operations. Contractors must maintain an Arizona physical office location, hold a valid Arizona commercial contractor's license, carry minimum insurance including $2,000,000 general liability coverage, demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience on institutional or large commercial facilities, and provide a two-year warranty on all labor and materials. Pricing shall be submitted on a firm, fixed per-square-foot basis for commercial exterior and interior painting services during regular hours, with separate rates for after-hours/weekend and holiday work, plus service rates for labor activities including brush/roller painting, spray painting, drywall repair, texturizing, and equipment rental. The questions deadline is February 11, 2026, with sealed proposals due February 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Arizona Local Time; contract award is scheduled for March 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of March 2026. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, experience, insurance requirements, compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards, ability to respond to purchase orders within 72 hours, and consideration of value-added offerings such as cost reductions, efficiency improvements, or revenue-sharing proposals.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors; however, MCCCD welcomes strategic partnerships and value-added offerings that will be evaluated separately after competitive selection. The procurement intends to award a one-year initial contract with up to four one-year renewal options for a total potential contract term of five years, to be utilized on an as-needed basis through individual purchase orders and scopes of work. All rates must remain fixed throughout the contract term and include overhead and profit with no additional costs permitted. Proposers must submit responses via the MCCCD Procurement Portal (Euna Procurement/Bonfire platform) at https://maricopa.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities and may be required to participate in oral presentations prior to award. The RFP documents do not disclose a specific budget or award value range, though the multi-year contract structure and district-wide utilization suggest significant potential contract value. The MCCCD reserves the right to add, delete, or modify buildings, exterior areas, or quantities prior to award or through formal contract modification via Change Order.