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The City of Springfield is seeking qualified contractors for on-call, as-needed painting services across various municipal and school locations. Selected vendors will provide all materials, equipment, and labor associated with journeymen painting services. The City intends to award up to three potential contracts to the lowest responsible and eligible bidders, with an estimated value not to exceed $500,000 per contract per year. Bids are due by October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and must be submitted to the Office of Procurement at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103. The initial contract term is for one year, with two one-year renewal options. A 20% MWBE participation goal applies, and Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety prevailing wage rates are required.
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of Procurement, 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103. For questions, contact Zac Singleton-Havner.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and eligible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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. Review the full document from City of Springfield for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including City of Springfield in MA, 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 Zac Singleton-Havner at (413) 886-5167. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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