VUTF Painting Hampshire County NTE $150k

The Hampshire County Purchasing Department issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB‑26‑27) for painting services at the Veterans Transitional Facility (VUTF) in Hampshire County, MA. The contract is not‑to‑exceed $150,000 and covers interior painting of family‑apartment units, bathroom coatings, kitchen‑cabinet painting, and supplemental plaster‑repair work. The solicitation originally posted a bid deadline of October 14 2026, which was later extended to October 21 2026. The contract term is one year (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) with an optional one‑year extension at the agency’s discretion. Multiple vendors submitted bids; Roumbakis Contracting Inc. was identified as the awardee. • Scope: Interior painting of 57 apartment units (various bedroom counts), bathroom and kitchen cabinet painting, plus hourly plaster repairs. • Budget: NTE $150,000; unit‑price bids from competitors ranged from $180 to $2,800 per unit, total bid amounts from $76k to $342k. • Timeline: Bids due Oct 21 2026 2 PM; contract start tentatively Nov 1 2026; initial term 12 months, optional extension to a second year.