Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Removal of existing high-pressure laminate (HPL) finishes on Council dais, half-walls, and staff boxes.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Removal of existing Clerk's countertop.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Removal of existing wallpaper throughout City Council Chambers.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Preparation of substrate surfaces (smooth, clean, free of oil, dust, and defects) for HPL application.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Furnish and install new high-pressure laminate (HPL) finishes on Council dais, half-wall, and staff boxes. Specifications: Wilsonart HPL or City-approved equal, Proposed Product: Warehouse Oak 7969K-35, Fine Velvet Texture (-35), Thickness: 0.039 inch (nominal).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Uniform application of contact adhesive to both substrate and back of HPL per manufacturer's instructions.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Alignment of HPL sheets for consistent grain direction and visual continuity across all panels and corners.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Cleanly trim HPL edges, file smooth, and remove all burrs and sharp corners.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Install matching backer sheets on concealed HPL faces to balance construction and prevent warping.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Furnish and install dimensional metal lettering spelling "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on the front face of the Council dais. Specifications: Precision-fabricated aluminum (alloy 5052 or 6061), brushed satin gold finish with clear protective coating, letter height 8 inches, thickness 2/5 inch (0.40"), Typeface: Arial Bold (or City-approved equivalent), stud-mounted with concealed hardware and clear silicone adhesive, minimum 3/16-inch diameter welded/press-fit stainless steel studs.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Surface preparation (remove existing wallpaper, backing, and adhesive residue; repair, patch, sand wall surfaces to a smooth, uniform finish) prior to wallcovering installation.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Apply wall primer/sealer compatible with the selected adhesive prior to wallcovering installation.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Furnish and install new commercial-grade wallcovering throughout City Council Chambers. Specifications: Type II commercial-grade vinyl wallcovering, minimum weight 20 oz. per lineal yard, fabric or non-woven backing, width 52 to 54 inches nominal, writable, with low-gloss finish.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Install new wallpaper with vertical seams plumb and tight, pattern-matched, and edges butted smoothly without overlap.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Furnish and install one (1) height-adjustable podium in the Council Chambers. Specifications: Wood composite or hardwood substrate with HPL wrap finish matching or complementing dais, electric height adjustment mechanism, modesty panel front face, cable access grommets/conduit, locking casters/stable base, overall height range approx. 39" to 54.75", width approx. 26.5", depth approx. 22".
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Coordinate all electrical/power/data work for the podium (if required) with City's technology/IT staff.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Clean all laminated and wallcovering surfaces with a non-abrasive cleaner after installation.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Protect finished surfaces from damage until project acceptance by the City.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238350 – Finish Carpentry Contractors (Installation of HPL and millwork, including podium fabrication and installation)., NAICS 238390 – Other Building Finishing Contractors (Removal and installation of wallpaper/wallcovering)., NAICS 339950 – Sign Manufacturing (Fabrication and installation of dimensional metal letters).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 1, 2025, and was last updated on December 19, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 6, 2026.

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