Exterior Painting Gymnasium Project – Pre-qualified Contractors Only

The contract concerns the exterior painting of the gymnasium and adjacent locker‑room buildings at St. Johns River State College’s Palatka Campus, including surface preparation, protection of existing fixtures, and replacement/painting of deteriorated wood fascia. The solicitation was open to pre‑qualified contractors, with a bid deadline of 9 Jan 2026; the college intends to award the contract to Thomas May Construction based on the lowest base‑bid of $113,800 plus unit‑price rates for fascia replacement. Key points include: • Scope: pressure‑wash, prep, paint all exterior surfaces (brick, stucco, metal) and replace rotten 2×10 or 2×12 wood fascia at the roof eave, painting downspouts only. • Procurement: full and open competition, single‑award, stipulated‑sum base bid with unit‑price fascia items. • Awarded Vendor: Thomas May Construction (base bid $113,800; fascia unit rates $43.75/lf for 2×10 and $45.75/lf for 2×12). • Schedule: Pre‑bid meeting 11 Dec 2025, addenda through 8 Jan 2026, bid deadline 9 Jan 2026, award recommendation 21 Jan 2026.