WCS - Weldon Elementary -Classroom Painting

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	May 7, 2026
Due:	May 18, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	255-RFP-440-051826-WES
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Solicitation Number:	255-RFP-440-051826-WES
Project Title:	WCS - Weldon Elementary -Classroom Painting
Description:	Weldon City Schools (“WCS” or “the District”) is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified and licensed contractors to provide interior painting services for classrooms at Weldon Elementary School, 805 Washington Avenue, Weldon, NC 27890 within the district. The purpose of this RFP is to secure a vendor that can deliver high-quality workmanship in a cost-effective and timely manner while ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.
Opening Date:	5/18/2026 4:00 PM
Posted Date:	5/7/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	WELDON CITY SCHOOLS


Solicitation Number * 255-RFP-440-051826-WES	Department WELDON CITY SCHOOLS	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-18T16:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-07T00:11:51.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Construction Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Devonne Hunter
Description Weldon City Schools (“WCS” or “the District”) is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified and licensed contractors to provide interior painting services for classrooms at Weldon Elementary School, 805 Washington Avenue, Weldon, NC 27890 within the district. The purpose of this RFP is to secure a vendor that can deliver high-quality workmanship in a cost-effective and timely manner while ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

State of North Carolina

Weldon City Schools

RFP - 440-051826-WES

301 Mulberry Street

Weldon, NC 28790 Proposal Issue Date: May 06, 2026

(252) 536-4821

LOCATION: Weldon Elementary School

805 Washington Avenue

Weldon, NC 27890

PROJECT: WES-Classroom Painting

Refer ALL Inquiries to: Devonne Hunter

Phone: (252) 536-4821

Cell: (252) 578-4840

E-Mail: hunterd@weldonk12.org

Project Designer: Devonne Hunter

Phone: (252) 536-4821

Cell: (252) 578-4840

E-Mail: hunterd@weldonk12.org

NOTICE TO OFFERER

Sealed proposals subject to the conditions made a part hereof will be received in this office until 4:00 pm EST on

Monday, May 18, 2026 for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services incidental and implied, for

completion of the project described herein.

PRE-BID MEETING - Scheduled by request.

SEND ALL SEALED PROPOSALS DIRECTLY TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW:

Weldon City Schools Maintenance Department Attention:

Devonne Hunter

301 Mulberry Street

Weldon, NC 28790

THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS

The following is a general description of the process by which a firm will be selected to provide services.

1.Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued to prospective contractors.

2. Proposals in one original will be received from each offeror in a sealed envelope or package. Each original

shall be signed and dated by an official authorized to bind the firm. Unsigned proposals will not be considered.

3. All proposals must be received by the issuing agency no later than the date and time specified on the cover

sheet of this RFP.

4. At that date and time, the proposals from each responding firm will be opened. Interested parties are

cautioned that these costs and their components are subject to further evaluation for completeness and correctness

and therefore may not be an exact indicator of an offeror’s pricing position. Proposals are confidential until such time

that award has been made. Thereafter, the Maintenance Department will furnish a bid tab upon request.

5. Proposals will be evaluated according to completeness, content, and experience with similar projects, ability of

the offeror and its staff, and cost. Award of a contract to one offeror does not mean that the other proposals lacked

merit, but that, all factors considered, the selected proposal was deemed most advantageous to Haywood County

Board of Education.

6. Offerors are cautioned that this is a request for offers, not a request to contract, and the Haywood County

Board of Education reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all offers when such rejection is deemed to be in

its best interest.

(NOTE: THIS PAGE MUST BE FULLY EXECUTED AND RETURNED FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL)

PROPOSAL FORM

WES-Classroom Painting

RFP# - 440-051826-WES

DUE DATE: Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 4:00 pm EST

By submitting this proposal, the potential contractor certifies the following:

1.This proposal is signed by an authorized representative of the firm.

2. It can obtain and submit to the Owner insurance certificates as required within five (5) calendar days after notice of award.

The cost and availability of all equipment, materials, and supplies associated with performing the services described herein have

been determined and included in the proposed cost.

4. All labor costs, direct and indirect, have been determined and included in the proposed cost.

The offeror has attended the conference (if applicable) or conducted a site visit and is aware of prevailing conditions

associated with performing these services.

6. The potential contractor has read and understands the conditions set forth in the RFP and agrees to them with no exceptions.

Therefore, in compliance with this Request for Proposals, and subject to all conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this

proposal is accepted within 60 days (normally less) from the date of the opening, to furnish the subject services for a cost not to exceed:

CONTRACTOR’S SPECIFICATIONS: See attached design specifications Below.

BASE BID

(Full dollar amount in words)

OFFEROR/VENDOR:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

dollars and

/100 $

(Full dollar amount / numerically)

FEDERAL ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

PO BOX:

ZIP:

MBE STATUS:

EMAIL:

TYPE & LICENSE #:

DATE:

END OF PROPOSAL FORM

WES - Classroom Painting

RFP# - 440-051826-WES

PRE-BID MEETING: Pre Bid Meeting is scheduled by request.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: See attached Exhibit A.

SCOPE: See Exhibit B. Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and services, incidental and implied, for

this job. All items not specifically mentioned in the specifications, but which are obviously required to make the renovations

complete, shall be included automatically.

QUESTIONS: Questions that are technical in nature shall be directed to Devonne Hunter (252) 536-4821 x243.

QUALIFICATIONS: All bidders are required to have at least three (3) years of experience and supply three (3) references in this

area if asked for them.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY: The Contractor shall be responsible for the construction site during the performance of the

work. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all damages to persons and property during the performance of the work

and shall further provide all necessary safety measures and shall fully comply with all federal state and local laws, building rules,

rules and regulations to prevent accidents or injury to persons or property on or about the location of the work site. This is to

include OSHA 1910, General Construction, or those regulations mandated by these specifications. Special attention shall be

made to proper barricading of the work area.

SAFETY REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall adhere to the rules, regulations and interpretations of all state, federal and local

laws, which pertain to works and site safety. This is to include OSHA 1910, General Construction, or those regulations mandated

by these specifications.

CODES: All work shall be done in accordance with the specifications and shall comply with North Carolina Building Code,

Underwriters' Rules and Regulations and Federal, State and Local Regulations covering work of this nature. Whenever drawings

or specifications are in excess of such laws, codes and regulations, the specifications shall hold. All equipment shall have U. L.

labels attached.

PERMITS: The Contractor shall hold the appropriate license for work to be performed and shall secure all permits required for

the job completion, obtain and deliver to the Owner, all certification of inspection issued by the authorities having jurisdiction and

roofing material manufacturer. The contractor is responsible for paying all costs associated with Halifax County building permits.

All final certificates must be delivered to the owner prior to request for final payment.

SCHOOL SECURITY & ACCESS: Security, safety and protection of the instructional environment are priority concerns of

Weldon City Schools. The Contractor shall confine activities to the work area and shall not engage or interact with students,

teachers or staff that are not designated as contact personnel. The Contractor shall screen all employees on-site; and, at the

request of the Owner, provide documentation that employees and subcontractors meet standards. The Owner, school staff and

Contractor shall designate contact personnel and provide contact information to assist in the resolution of any logistical or safety

issues beforehand, or that may arise during construction.

SCHEDULING: The Contractor must submit a precise time schedule as to when specific work will occur in specific areas within

the building. This will be used to coordinate the work with the occupants of the building. The Maintenance Director may alter the

schedule at any time to maintain the work process within the facility. Work must be scheduled during hours that are acceptable to

the Weldon City Schools Board of Education and shall not incur any additional cost due to scheduling.

WORKERS ON THE JOB: All employees of the Contractor shall, while on Weldon City Schools Board of Education property,

must act in a professional and courteous manner. All workers shall be expected to wear shirts while on Board property. Also, all

employees of the Contractor must "sign in" in the main office upon entering the facility and must "sign out" upon leaving the

property. Any employee of the Contractor may be told to leave the property by the Maintenance Director if they do not follow

these procedures. The employee shall be replaced with another at no additional cost to the Weldon City Schools Board of

Education. NOTE: There needs to be one person on each site that speaks fluent English.

In accordance with G.S. 14-208.18, all persons who (1) are required to register under the Sex Offender and Public Protection

Program and (2) have been convicted of certain sexually violent offenses or any offense where the victim was under the age of

16 years at the time of the offense are expressly forbidden to knowingly be present on any property owned or operated by the

school system, including school buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds, parking lots, school buses, activity buses or other property

of any kind for any reason, including attendance at sporting events or other school related functions, whether before, during or

after school hours. It is the responsibility of the contractor or vendor that their employees and subcontractors are in accordance

with G.S. 14-208.18.

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: (TERM CONTRACTS ONLY): Any price changes, downwards or upwards, which might be permitted

during the contract period must be general, either by reason of market change or on the part of the contractor to the other

customers.

a) Notification: Must be given to Weldon City Schools, in writing, concerning any proposed price adjustments. Such

notifications shall be accompanied by a copy of the manufacturer's official notice or other acceptable evidence that the

change is general in nature.

b) Decreases: Weldon City Schools shall receive full proportionate benefit immediately at any time during the contract.

c) Increases: Consumer Price Index (CPI): Contract prices for equipment and/or service will remain firm through June 30,

2026. Contractors must request price adjustments, in writing 30 days prior to the renewal date. If a Contractor fails to

request CPI price adjustment 30 days prior to the adjustment date, the adjustment will be effective 30 days after Weldon

City Schools receives their written request. Price adjustments will be made in accordance with the percentage change in

the U.S Department of Labor Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for all urban consumers, all items, and the southern region.

The price adjustment rate will be determined by comparing the percentage difference between the CPI in effect for the

base yearly average (January through December beginning the year 2020); and each (January through December)

thereafter. The percentage difference between those two (2) CPI issues will be the price adjustment range. No

retroactive contract price adjustments will be allowed. All bidders will be capped with a 3% maximum price increase.

d) Invoices: It is understood and agreed that orders will be shipped at the established contract prices in effect on dates

orders are placed. Invoicing at variances with this provision will subject the contract to cancellation. Applicable North Carolina

sales tax shall be invoiced as a separate item.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS: The Contractor shall use no equipment or tools that are owned by the Weldon City Schools Board of

Education. Also, the contractor except for opening locked gates, doors, etc., and giving directions shall utilize no employees of

Weldon City Schools. Questions of a technical nature shall be directed to the Maintenance Director.

MATERIALS: No materials shall be stored on site and the Weldon City Schools Board of Education is not responsible for any

materials, equipment or tools lost or stolen from the site. Any materials needed to complete the job shall be included in the bid.

CLEAN UP: The area of work shall be cleaned daily so that the Weldon City Schools Board of Education shall not incur any

additional costs to make the area suitable for the educational process. Also, the Contractor shall utilize no trash receptacles or

dumpsters owned by the Weldon City Schools Board of Education. All trash and debris shall be properly disposed of off the

property.

PERFORMANCE OF WORK: All work shall be performed at the highest level of quality. The Owner shall be responsible for

determining the quality of work, and may notify the Contractor of the same. ANY WORK COMPLETED THAT IS NOT SUITABLE

TO THE OWNER SHALL BE REPEATED BY THE CONTRACTOR AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. Any damage

to existing areas or utilities will be the responsibility of the Contractor. NO EXCEPTIONS.

WARRANTY: All labor, materials, equipment and services shall be warranted for one year from acceptance of job.

The contractor must adhere to the guidelines within these specifications; failure to do so will result in default of

payment by the Weldon City Schools Board of Education and/or cancellation of this contract.

The Weldon City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to reject

any or all bids for any or no reason, and to waive informalities.

END OF RFP

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