Citywide Painting Services

The City of Norfolk is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB 11345-0-2027/ML) for a city‑wide painting and related services contract. The contract will be a “turnkey” agreement covering all municipal buildings, facilities, and infrastructure on an as‑needed basis. The vendor must hold a Virginia DPOR Class A or B painting license, provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and waste disposal, and be responsible for surface preparation, priming, painting, and post‑job cleanup. Work includes interior spaces (offices, restrooms, recreational centers, wall coverings) and exterior elements (walls, roofs, fences, tennis courts, street furniture). The City will issue work orders via email; the contractor must respond within 48 hours, submit cost proposals, and complete the work within the proposed schedule. Payments are made after City inspection and acceptance, with overtime billed at 1.5× the standard rate. The contract is indefinite‑duration, “as‑needed,” with a 12‑month warranty on workmanship. Bids are due electronically by November 3, 2026. • Scope: full‑service painting (interior & exterior) for all municipal properties. • Mandatory licensing: VA DPOR Class A/B painting contractor. • Delivery: vendor supplies labor, materials, equipment, permits, waste disposal. • Work order process: email notification, 48‑hour response, cost proposal, execution. • Payment: post‑completion inspection, itemized invoice within 30 days. • Warranty: 12 months on workmanship. • Bid submission: electronic only, deadline November 3, 2026, 2 PM EST.