WCS - Weldon Elementary -Classroom Painting

Weldon City Schools is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP-440-051826-WES) for interior painting services at Weldon Elementary School located at 805 Washington Avenue, Weldon, NC 27890. This procurement seeks qualified and licensed contractors to prepare surfaces, prime, and paint walls, ceilings, and trim in designated classrooms across approximately 61,787 square feet with 10-foot ceiling heights using low-VOC, durable, washable finishes suitable for educational environments. The primary objectives are to deliver high-quality workmanship in a cost-effective and timely manner while maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. Required contractor qualifications include a minimum of three years of experience in commercial or institutional painting projects, possession of appropriate licensing, and submission of three references from similar projects, preferably schools or public facilities. Contractors must obtain Halifax County building permits at their own expense and comply with the North Carolina Building Code, OSHA 1910 General Construction standards, and all federal, state, and local regulations. Proposals must include a company overview, detailed scope of work and approach, project schedule, itemized cost breakdown separating labor and materials, proof of insurance and licenses, and one-year warranty information. The sealed proposal submission deadline is 4:00 PM EST on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Weldon City Schools Maintenance Department, 301 Mulberry Street, Weldon, NC 28790, with the RFP issue date of May 6, 2026. Award decisions will be evaluated based on proposal completeness and content, experience with similar projects, contractor ability and staff qualifications, and cost considerations. Pre-bid meetings are available upon request, and all inquiries should be directed to Devonne Hunter at (252) 536-4821, cell (252) 578-4840, or hunterd@weldonk12.org.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondent types are mentioned in the solicitation documents. All contractor employees must undergo background checks and comply with sex offender registration restrictions under G.S. 14-208.18 as a condition of site access. The contractor bears full responsibility for site safety, daily cleanup, proper off-site disposal of materials and trash, and scheduling work during hours acceptable to the school board with minimal disruption to educational operations. All labor, materials, equipment, and services are warranted for one year from job acceptance. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractors are identified in the documentation. The specific budget or award value range for this project is not disclosed in the available materials; however, the cost evaluation component indicates that pricing will be a significant factor in the selection decision. Weldon City Schools reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals submitted.