Select Exterior Metal Painting Project

Saginaw Public School District is requesting proposals for exterior metal painting services at the Saginaw Career Complex (2102 Weiss Street, Saginaw, Michigan) under RFP issued June 16, 2026, with proposals due July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST; attendance at a mandatory pre-bid site walk-through on June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST is required for bid eligibility.

The scope encompasses painting of designated exterior metal surfaces, including metal panel fascia and roof privacy metal panels. Work includes surface preparation (cleaning, removal of loose or peeling paint, rust treatment), application of rust-inhibitive primer, and topcoat application. Contractors must supply all labor, materials, equipment, scaffolding, lifts, tools, and supervision. Bidders must submit lump-sum bids and specify project timeline, estimated start and completion dates, in their proposals.

Contractors and subcontractors must comply with Michigan prevailing wage laws; current Saginaw County rates are $48.48 per hour straight time for journeymen painters, $63.10 for time-and-a-half, and $77.71 for double time. The successful contractor will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract price prior to contract execution.

Bid submissions must include a 5% bid bond, notarized familial disclosure form, notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Act affidavit, proof of Michigan prevailing wage compliance, product specifications and data sheets for proposed primer and topcoat systems (from manufacturers such as Sherwin-Williams or PPG), company qualifications, and references for at least three similar commercial or school projects completed within the past five years. Sealed proposals are due to Tim Furtaw II, Executive Director of Facilities, at 550 Millard Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48607. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and award the contract to other than the lowest bidder.