Description
The City of Chico’s Public Works Operations & Maintenance Department is seeking qualified painting contractors for an on‑call commercial painting and coating services contract. The award will be to a primary and possibly a secondary contractor who will provide labor, equipment, materials, and related services for interior and exterior painting of City facilities on a work‑order basis. The base contract is one year with up to four one‑year renewal options (maximum five years). Contractors must hold a valid California CSLB C‑33 Painting and Decorating license and any lead‑paint certifications required for specific jobs. Bids are due September 24, 2026, and questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026. No bid bond is required; performance and payment bonds may be required on individual work orders.
• Scope: interior/exterior painting, surface preparation, paint removal (including lead‑based), protective and specialty coatings, touch‑ups, emergency/rapid‑response painting.
• Delivery: sealed bids physically delivered to 965 Fir St., Chico, CA by 2:00 PM on Sep 24, 2026 (UPS, FedEx, courier, or hand‑delivery only).
• Licensing: CSLB C‑33 required; lead‑paint certifications as needed; City business license required after award.
• Contract terms: 1‑year base, optional four 1‑year renewals, CPI‑based rate adjustments possible, prevailing‑wage compliance where applicable, 5 % retainage on progress payments.
• Evaluation: lowest responsible bidder based on cost, resources, experience, and past performance.
Attached files
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