This contract is a small‑business‑reserve (SBR) solicitation for the complete interior repaint of Manokin Residence Hall, a four‑floor dormitory at Salisbury University. The work includes surface preparation, priming, and application of university‑specified paint systems to resident rooms, closets, stairwells, hallways, lounges, and ancillary spaces, with coordination required alongside a flooring contractor. The university supplies the finish‑coat paint; the contractor provides primers, consumables, labor, equipment, and all protective measures. The project must be completed in a tight summer window, beginning early June and fully closed out by mid‑August, with daily progress reporting and strict adherence to safety, insurance, and professional‑conduct requirements. The award is limited to Maryland‑certified small‑business firms, and the contract was awarded to Traore Group, LLC.
• Scope: interior painting of ~46 resident rooms, stairwells, hallways, lounges, classroom, vending & laundry areas.
• Schedule: work window June 2 – August 15 2025 (≈2½ months).
• Procurement: competitive sealed bidding, SBR‑only, lowest‑price award; no bid bond or prevailing‑wage requirements.