The Columbia County School District (CCSD) is soliciting sealed bids for paint services for three schools: Blue Ridge Elementary, Lakeside Middle, and Baker Place Elementary. The bid number is HC-05-22-26A, and bids are due by June 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The scope of work includes interior and exterior painting, including kitchens, bathrooms, halls, and metal doors and frames. The contractor must provide a price per square foot for additional jobs that may arise through June 2027 and must include prices for CCSD moving furniture and the vendor moving furniture. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on May 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Blue Ridge Elementary. Bidders must submit a bid bond, certification, and acceptance form, as well as other required documents, including proof of insurance and a complete immigration and security form. The CCSD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid that is most advantageous to the district. The contract will be awarded based on the best interest of the school system, considering factors such as service, reputation, product knowledge, and experience, in addition to bid cost. Key requirements and deadlines include: * Bid due date: June 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. * Mandatory pre-bid meeting: May 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. * Bid bond: 10% of the lump sum bid * Proof of insurance: within 10 calendar days of receipt of award * Complete immigration and security form: within 10 calendar days of receipt of award * Contract for services: within 10 calendar days of receipt of award Bidders must submit all required documents, including the bid certification and acceptance form, bid bond documents, and business references form, to be considered for the contract. Failure to provide all required documents may result in disqualification of the bid.