IFB C1744 - COED Residence Hall Apartment and Corridor Painting Floors 11-15

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the painting of apartments and corridors on floors 11-15 of its co-ed residence hall. The project is open to bids from qualified contractors. Here are the key points from the RFP: 1. **Bid Submission**: Bids must be submitted electronically in PDF format to [email protected] by April 24, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. A scanned copy of the bid security (2% certified check or 10% bid bond) must be included with the bid. 2. **Bid Security**: The original bid security must be mailed to FIT at 227 W 27th Street, New York, NY 10001, or dropped off at 333 7th Avenue (16th Floor), New York, NY 10001. 3. **Bid Requirements**: Bidders must meet certain requirements, including: * Attending a mandatory site inspection * Providing required documentation (proof of business, permits, licenses, certifications, etc.) * Completing a bid analysis form * Signing for each addendum to the project (if any) * Providing references to at least three prior contracts similar in size and scope * Complying with New York State Labor Law Section 220-I 4. **Contractor Reference Sheet**: Bidders must provide a minimum of three references for completed projects of similar size and scope, using the provided reference sheet template. 5. **Insurance Coverage**: Bidders must provide proof of required levels of insurance coverage. 6. **Sub-contracting**: Sub-contracting percentage shall not exceed 30% of the project cost. 7. **Financial Report**: Bidders must include an audited or reviewed financial report for the last two years with their bid. FIT will review all bids and notify bidders of the results by the end of the bid due date. The bid results are not official until each package has been fully reviewed.