Project Information

Bid Title

Commercial Interior and Exterior Painting

Issuing Agency

City of St. Joseph

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Apr 1, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Commercial Interior and Exterior Painting	04/15/2026 - 5:00pm	Open - accepting bids and proposals	St. Joseph Housing Commission Exterior & Interior Painting Services RFP	View Details

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Exterior & Interior Painting Services

St. Joseph Housing Commission

Lake View Terrace Highrise – 601 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

1. Introduction

a. The St. Joseph Housing Commission (“the Commission”) is soliciting

sealed proposals from qualified painting contractors to provide scraping,

priming, and painting services for the balcony floors, balcony ceilings,

balcony railings, and interior common areas of the 15-story Lake View

Terrace residential high-rise located at 601 Port Street, St. Joseph,

Michigan.

b. The building is fully occupied. Contractors must plan work to minimize

disruption to residents and always maintain safe access for residents and

guests.

2. Project Description - The project includes:

a. Exterior Work

i. Scraping, priming, and painting all balcony floors (15 stories)

ii. Scraping, priming, and painting all balcony ceilings

iii. Scraping, priming, and painting all balcony railings (metal)

b. Interior Work

i. Scraping, priming, and painting hallways on all floors

ii. Painting stairwells

iii. Painting lobby and entry areas

iv. Painting designated common areas, including community rooms

and service corridors

3. Scope of Work

a. Surface Preparation – The contractor shall:

i. Remove loose, peeling, or flaking paint

ii. Sand and feather edges for smooth transitions

iii. Clean surfaces to remove dirt, mildew, and contaminants

iv. Pressure-wash exterior surfaces where appropriate

v. Remove rust from metal railings to bare metal where needed

vi. Patch cracks, holes, and minor concrete spalls

vii. Protect adjacent surfaces, windows, landscaping, and resident

property

viii. If lead-based paint is present, contractor must follow EPA RRP and

HUD LSHR requirements.

b. Priming

i. Apply primer appropriate for each substrate (concrete, metal,

drywall)

ii. Use rust-inhibitive primer on all metal railings

iii. Spot-prime interior repairs and patched areas

c. Painting

i. Apply two coats of high-performance exterior coating on balconies

ii. Apply two coats of corrosion-resistant enamel on railings

iii. Apply two coats of durable, washable interior paint in common

areas

iv. Ceilings: semi-gloss

v. Walls: semi-gloss (Commission preference)

All products must be low-VOC and approved by the Commission before use.

4. Contractor Requirements - Contractor must:

a. Have minimum 5 years’ experience with high-rise or multi-story residential

painting

b. Demonstrate experience working in occupied buildings

c. Provide proof of insurance (general liability, auto, workers’ comp)

d. Provide a written Safety Plan, including fall protection

e. Provide a Quality Control Plan

f. Provide references for at least three similar projects

g. Be licensed to operate in the State of Michigan

h. Be EPA Lead-Safe Certified if required

5. Work Conditions

a. Work must be coordinated with building management

b. Contractor must always maintain safe resident access

c. Balconies may require scheduled access; contractor must provide notice to

residents

d. Work areas must be cleaned daily

e. Contractor must provide all lifts, scaffolding, or swing stages

f. Weather restrictions apply for exterior coatings

6. Proposal Submission Requirements - Proposals must include:

a. Company Information

b. Project Approach & Work Plan

c. Proposed Schedule

d. Safety Plan

e. Quality Control Plan

f. List of Materials & Product Data Sheets

g. Itemized Cost Proposal

h. Past Performance & References

i. Proof of Insurance

j. Incomplete proposals may be rejected.

7. Evaluation Criteria - Proposals will be evaluated on:

Criterion

Weight

Technical Approach

25%

Relevant Experience

25%

Price

25%

Schedule

Safety Record

10%

10%

Completeness of Proposal

5%

The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

8. Project Schedule

a. RFP Issued: March 30th, 2026

b. Questions Due: April 10th, 2026

c. Proposals Due: April 15th, 2026

d. Anticipated Award: April 21st, 2026

e. Notice to Proceed: Upon contract execution

Contractor must provide a detailed schedule with their proposal.

9. Submission Instructions

• Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled: • “RFP –

Painting Services – Lake View Terrace”

• Delivered to:

• St. Joseph Housing Commission Attn: Executive Director 601 Port Street St.

Joseph, MI 49085

• Electronic submissions may be accepted if permitted by Commission policy.

10. Contact Information

All questions must be submitted in writing to:

Bunni Wheeler, Executive Director St. Joseph Housing Commission Email:

executivedir@stjosephhousingcommission.org Phone: (269)983-2814 ext 4.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238320Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

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