Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Carlsbad Unified School District is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Painting Services- Districtwide, As-Needed, identified under Solicitation ID: 12-2526. Work is to be performed near 4100 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA in San Diego County.

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General Project Description

The Carlsbad Unified School District is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed contractors to establish a pool of vendors for "as-needed" interior and exterior painting services across various District facilities. The project involves furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials (excluding paint, which will be furnished by the District). Key tasks include surface preparation (scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, spackling, spot priming), interior and exterior painting, pressure washing, masking and protection of surfaces, application of District-furnished paint via standard methods, furnishing scaffolding/lifts, site cleanup, waste material disposal, and touch-up/detailing work. All work must comply with health and safety regulations, be coordinated to minimize disruption to District operations, and completed within stipulated times for individual task orders.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Scenario 1 - Carlsbad High School – Old Gymnasium Repaint
Quantity: - Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Scenario 2 - Calavera Hills Elementary/Middle School painting services
Quantity: - Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Scenario 3 - Kelly Elementary School painting services
Quantity: - Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Scenario 4 - Pacific Rim Elementary School painting services
Quantity: - Unit: Hourly Work Item: Journeyman Painter Labor (Regular Hours)
Quantity: - Unit: Hourly Work Item: Journeyman Painter Labor (Holidays/Weekends)
Quantity: - Unit: Hourly Work Item: General Helper/ Cleanup Labor (Regular Hours)
Quantity: - Unit: Hourly Work Item: General Helper/ Cleanup Labor (Holidays/Weekends)
Quantity: - Unit: Hourly Work Item: Foreman/ Lead Painter Labor (Regular Hours)
Quantity: - Unit: Hourly Work Item: Foreman/ Lead Painter Labor (Holidays/Weekends)
Quantity: - Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Mobilization/ Minimum Service Call
Quantity: - Unit: % Work Item: Markup on incidental materials (with receipts) [Non-Paint Materials]

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238320 – Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (Providing interior and exterior painting services, including surface preparation and paint application)., NAICS 562111 – Solid Waste Collection (Disposal of waste materials, likely incidental to primary painting work).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 19, 2026, and was last updated on February 19, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 19, 2026.

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