RFP #8 Interior Painting

The Village of Mexico, New York is requesting proposals for interior painting services at Beck's Hotel, a historic 1851 building in Mexico, New York undergoing redevelopment into mixed-use commercial and residential space, with proposals due August 18, 2026 and a mandatory walk-through on July 28, 2026. MWBE contracting goals of 30 percent and SDVOB participation goals of 6 percent apply.

The scope includes surface preparation, interior and exterior painting, and application of appropriate finishes for commercial restaurant and banquet space on the first floor and six second-floor residential apartment and short-stay suites, with coordination across other trades and compliance with historic preservation standards, New York State Building Code, and ADA accessibility requirements. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The building is located at 3302 Main Street, Mexico, New York 13114.

The contract is funded through the Restore NY Communities Initiative administered by Empire State Development. No incumbent has been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years. Pricing shall be submitted as a lump-sum base bid with unit pricing options for interior wall painting, ceiling painting, and trim and door painting.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($2 million aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Professional Liability ($1 million). Evaluation criteria include relevant experience with similar historic projects, understanding of scope and historic considerations, staffing and coordination approach, cost competitiveness, ability to meet MWBE and SDVOB goals, project schedule, and client references. Questions are due August 5, 2026 at Noon. Sealed proposals must be submitted electronically to Jamie Hawksby, Project Manager, at BecksHotel3302@gmail.com by August 18, 2026 at Noon. Pre-registration is required for the mandatory walk-through.