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The City of Oakland Department Public Works Department, Bureau of Environment (BOE), Keep Oakland Clean & Beautiful (KOCB) Division seeks to provide a supply of exterior-grade paints and related materials to support daily abatement on high-visibility corridors, public buildings and facilities, parks, and recurring hotspot locations across Oakland, CA. The contract term is a base period of 3 years, with the option to extend two (2) one-year periods. Award will be made to a single vendor based on the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid. Questions are due by Monday, October 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM by email to the Procurement Buyer. Submissions are due by November 9, 2026.
Lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid
RFQ 435527 Technical Specifications.pdf
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://apps.oaklandca.gov/ContractOpportunities/Opportunity?num=435527. For questions, contact Candice Shanks.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Based on the posted deadline of November 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFQ 435527 Technical Specifications.pdf. Review the full document from City of Oakland for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including City of Oakland in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Candice Shanks at (510) 238-7565. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oakland, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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