Painting Services

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is soliciting proposals for qualified and experienced Contractor(s) for the provision of painting services on an as needed basis. The Board of Public Education provides leadership and policy direction to MNPS. MNPS is the 42nd largest urban school district in the nation. The consolidated city-county district covers Nashville and Davidson County, an area of about 525 square miles. Request for Proposal Pursuant to Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Policies and Procedures 2.806.1p, this solicitation document serves as the written determination of the Director of Procurement that the use of competitive sealed bidding is not practical and it is in the best interests of MNPS to use the Request for Proposal approach. The proposal selection method permits (but does not require) discussions with the offerors of a proposal to clarify and understand the offer. Modifications in proposal content, comparative judgmental evaluations of the proposal, corrections, and scope adjustments, may occur at the request of the Director of Procurement or their designee. The Director of Procurement (or designee) has appointed an Evaluation Committee to evaluate offers and reach a consensus score. The committee may include subject matter experts, requesting department end users, project managers, and consultants. Procurement staff (a non-voting member) facilitates the committee's discussions, scoring process, and award recommendation. The Procurement Staff is the only acceptable point of contact during the solicitation and contract award process unless otherwise stated. There may be one of more amendments to this solicitation. Solicitation amendments are included as updates to the original solicitation. It is the Offeror's responsibility to remain informed on all solicitation amendments and submit the solicitation response incorporating all amendments. Offers to MNPS online solicitations are required to be submitted within the iSupplier online environment unless otherwise stated. Hard copy offers will not be considered except as required by law. Any response to this solicitation is a formal waiver of any claims of confidentiality regardless of what may be stated, printed, or implied in the submission and/or attachments submitted. All information becomes Public Record after an award is made. The only official position of MNPS is found within this solicitation document including answers provided in response to questions raised. The online discussion tool within iSupplier is the appropriate tool for all questions or communications concerning this solicitation. MNPS reserves the right to issue additional rounds, to all potential Offerors and/or shortlisted Offerors, as it deems necessary for the purposes of evaluation. Additional rounds may include, but not be limited to, Offeror interviews. MNPS reserves the right to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. View Solicitation Objective View Multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) product and/or service contract. View Scope Summary Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is soliciting proposals for qualified and experienced Contractor(s) for the provision of painting services on an as needed basis. View Background The Board of Public Education provides leadership and policy direction to MNPS. MNPS is the 42nd largest urban school district in the nation. The consolidated city-county district covers Nashville and Davidson County, an area of about 525 square miles. MNPS serves students from more than 112 different countries, speaking more than 80 different languages. MNPS has evolved over the years into one of the most racially, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse school districts in the country. The district is comprised of 160 plus schools, including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, alternative schools, special education schools, and charter schools. MNPS is also proud to have the regions first Big Picture High School, as well as offering high schools implementing themed-based Academies and a Middle College High School that offers dual high school and college enrollment. The school district is led by a nine-member elected Board and its appointed Director of Schools. Funds for the system's operation are approved and provided by the Metropolitan Nashville City Council, as the Board has no taxing authority. Further information on MNPS is available at its website: www.mnps.org. View Scope Detail It is the intention of MNPS to establish a contract with qualified contractor(s) for Painting Services and related projects as needed. Projects could include but not limited to repair and new installation of commercial painting. While this solicitation specifically covers Painting Services and related projects as needed. The scope of this RFQ shall include but not limited to the following: Interior Painting Exterior Painting Caulking Drywall Repair Staining Woodwork Pressure Washing Concrete stain and seal Sandblasting and surface prep The Contractor shall have a point of contact (i.e., voice mail or answering machine) where messages can be left. There should be a response no later than twenty-four (24) hours from when the message was left. Repeated failure to respond within the allotted timeframe shall, at the option of the County, result in non-renewal or termination of the Contract. MNPS serves students from more than 112 different countries, speaking more than 80 different languages. MNPS has evolved over the years into one of the most racially, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse school districts in the country. The district is comprised of 160 plus schools, including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, alternative schools, special education schools, and charter schools. MNPS is also proud to have the regions first Big Picture High School, as well as offering high schools implementing themed-based Academies and a Middle College High School that offers dual high school and college enrollment. The school district is led by a nine-member elected Board and its appointed Director of Schools Pursuant to Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Policies and Procedures 2.806.1p, this solicitation document serves as the written determination of the Director of Procurement that the use of competitive sealed bidding is not practical and it is in the best interests of MNPS to use the Request for Proposal approach. The proposal selection method permits (but does not require) discussions with the offerors of a proposal to clarify and understand the offer. Modifications in proposal content, comparative judgmental evaluations of the proposal, corrections, and scope adjustments, may occur at the request of the Director of Procurement or their designee. The Director of Procurement (or designee) has appointed an Evaluation Committee to evaluate offers and reach a consensus score. The committee may include subject matter experts, requesting department end users, project managers, and consultants. Procurement staff (a non-voting member) facilitates the committees discussions, scoring process, and award recommendation. The Procurement Staff is the only acceptable point of contact during the solicitation and contract award process unless otherwise stated. There may be one of more amendments to this solicitation. Solicitation amendments are included as updates to the original solicitation. It is the Offeror's responsibility to remain informed on all solicitation amendments and submit the solicitation response incorporating all amendments. Any response to this solicitation is a formal waiver of any claims of confidentiality regardless of what may be stated, printed, or implied in the submission and/or attachments submitted. All information becomes Public Record after an award is made. The only official position of MNPS is found within this solicitation document including answers provided in response to questions raised. MNPS reserves the right to issue additional rounds, to all potential Offerors and/or shortlisted Offerors, as it deems necessary for the purposes of evaluation. Additional rounds may include, but not be limited to, Offeror interviews. As indicated in the Inquiries Section below, all questions that are specific to the solicitation shall be submitted Electronicallyn on or before Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 2:00pm. Questions will be answered formally via Amendment to the solicitation soon after the deadline for submitting questions. You may contact Sterdivante Tolliver at Sterdivante.Tolliver@mnps.org with questions regarding Electronically or you may email purchasing@mnps.org. All Offerors are encouraged to sign Electronic system as soon as possible to view the solicitation and ensure all login information is correct. While MNPS makes every attempt to assist suppliers with entering their offers, there is not sufficient time to trouble shoot functionality issues within one hour of the deadline for submission of offers. MNPS reserves the right to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.