RFP #2026-03092026: Exterior Insulation and Finish System Repair and Recoating

Shenandoah County Public Schools (SCPS) is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal #2026-03092026 for exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) repair and recoating services at Signal Knob Middle School in Strasburg, Virginia. The scope of work encompasses cleaning, repair, and recoating of all existing EIFS cladding, repair of sealant joints, correction of waterproofing deficiencies at EIFS terminations, and resurfacing of existing EIFS surfaces to achieve uniform appearance. The contractor must provide EIFS materials from a single manufacturer, with basis of design specifications from Sto Corporation, Dryvit, Finestone, or equal qualified manufacturers, and submit detailed repair explanations, manufacturer specifications and product data, proof of installer qualifications from a manufacturer's authorized representative, and the manufacturer's standard material warranty. The contract term is five months, with work expected to commence on May 23, 2026 following the conclusion of the school year and completion prior to August 12, 2026 before the new school year begins. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was rescheduled to Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the project site (687 Sandy Hook Road, Strasburg, VA 22657), with the deadline for written inquiries extended to 5:00 PM on March 19, 2026, and proposals due by Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM local time to Kailyn Campbell, Director of Finance, at 600 North Main Street, Suite 200, Woodstock, Virginia 22664. Award is anticipated on or around March 27, 2026. Evaluation criteria include experience and qualifications (10 points), project schedule and ability to perform the work (10 points), quality of materials and system proposed (10 points), and cost proposal (70 points).

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organization types are specified in the RFP documentation. However, contractors must be licensed and insured with appropriate coverage including workers' compensation, employer's liability of $100,000, general liability of $1,000,000, automobile liability of $500,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000, with SCPS named as additional insured. All contractor employees who will have direct contact with students or school employees must pass criminal background checks and sex offender registry verification. Contractors must also demonstrate three sample projects with references and submit a completed certification page and certificate of insurance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. SCPS has allocated $200,000 for project completion, and the contract price shall be firm and fixed throughout the initial contract period with payment made net thirty days from receipt and approval by an authorized SCPS official upon completion of services.