RFQ - as-needed painting services (reserved for local small businesses)

The County of San Diego, Department of General Services, is requesting quotations for as-needed painting services at various County facilities throughout San Diego County under RFQ 13250, with quotes due July 27, 2026 — a set-aside exclusive to Small-Local Businesses as defined in County Board Policy B-53.

Only vendors holding an active Class C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor License from the California Contractors State License Board and current California Department of Industrial Relations registration are eligible. Subcontracting may not exceed 25 percent of the annual contract value.

Scope includes interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, pressure washing, drywall repair, fascia repairs, parking lot restriping, and related finishing and maintenance services at County Administration Center, County Operations Center, office buildings, libraries, Sheriff facilities, courthouses, and health services facilities. The contractor must respond to non-urgent requests within 24 hours and urgent requests within two hours. All work is performed on an as-needed, task-order basis with pricing proposals required within two business days of County request.

Compensation is structured as hourly rates for regular hours, after-hours, Saturday, Sunday/holiday work, and emergency calls, plus allowable materials at cost up to $40,000 annually per Exhibit C. The contract term is one year (November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027) with four optional one-year renewal periods, extending potentially through October 31, 2031. The County requires compliance with prevailing wage requirements, California stormwater policies, applicable building codes, background checks, and County-issued identification badges for all contractor employees before facility access. Questions are due July 15, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. The San Diego County BUILD Program, attached as a reference document, offers subsidized bonding and insurance assistance to qualifying first-time government contractors.