UCPS 2025 Summer Painting-Various Locations

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is seeking a professional painting contractor for summer 2025 painting projects at three distinct locations: Walter Bickett Education Center, Sun Valley Middle School, and Indian Trail Elementary School. The informal bid (Number 5-79648039) requires a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, which will involve site visits to all locations. Contractors must be experienced in commercial painting and capable of maintaining at least four skilled craftsmen on-site throughout the project. Specific deliverables include comprehensive painting services involving pressure washing stucco, repainting courtyard benches, roof structures, light poles, and various exterior and interior surfaces using ODOR ZAPPE paint additive. The bid requires contractors to use professional painting standards and submit their proposals by 2:00 PM on April 23, 2025, with all communication directed to Jennifer West at the UCPS Purchasing Department. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, professional standards, and adherence to strict project guidelines.

The procurement opportunity encourages minority business participation and allows for potential Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) engagement. Contractors must provide a Fidelity Bond of $10,000 per employee and offer a minimum one-year warranty against defects. Additional requirements include being tobacco-free, professionally dressed, and complying with Jessica Lunsford Act regulations. UCPS reserves the right to award the contract in the most advantageous manner, potentially issuing single or multiple awards, and is not obligated to award a contract. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of painting three different educational facilities suggests a substantial project scope. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate good faith efforts in minority business participation and have the technical and financial capacity to successfully complete comprehensive painting services across multiple school locations.