24MGS0121 Ellicott residence Hall Painting Services - Red Jacket Quad

The State University of New York at Buffalo, hereafter referred to as the “the University” is submitting this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for turnover painting services to prepare rooms for new occupancy once they have been vacated. The actual number of rooms, lounges, bathrooms, and hallways to be painted cannot be determined until approximately two (2) weeks after the student vacates. Estimated quantities shown on Attachment A: Pricing Page – Ellicott Residence Hall Painting Services – Red Jacket Quad, are based upon previous years quantities. It shall be noted that square/linear footage on Attachment A: Pricing Page is based on most of the room, lounge or hallway types. There are slight variations in actual square/linear footage numbers in some areas due to the design of Red Jacket Quad. Refer to Attachment B: Red Jacket Paint Breakdown Spreadsheet and Attachment F: Supporting Graphics for additional information. The Contractor must show that he or she can provide enough painters to complete the work in the time allowed. All work noted on Attachment A: Pricing Page – Ellicott Residence Hall Painting Services – Red Jacket Quad must be completed by August 9, 2025. Pricing noted on Attachment A will be used if remedial painting services are required throughout the one- year contract term to allow for emergency situations such as flooding, vandalism, fire, etc.

The successful Bidder will be required to enter into a formal written agreement with the University for one year upon mutual agreement. Term shall be May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026 with most work to be performed between May 27 and August 9.The Bidder shall demonstrate and provide proof at the time of Bid submission of at least five (5) years’ experience in Painting Services in a commercial/educational/institutional setting. The actual work shall be done by qualified and experienced employees working under the Bidder’s supervision or under the supervision of an experienced supervisor who has also been doing this type of work for five (5) years. The Bidder shall be actively participating in a New York State Department of Labor approved certified Apprentice Program and show proof of same at time of Bid. Contractor shall provide at least three (3) references of work performed of a similar scope and nature. References must include company name, address, telephone number, contact person and a description of the work performed on the provided Attachment C: Vendor Data Sheet / References. Public Work Contractor and Subcontractor Registry. Contractors must submit their certificate of registration at the time the bid is made.

Mandatory site visit participation is required. See Addendum #1 to the IFB for additional information