● Surfaces to be painted: o Includes: Entry Way, Hallways, Classrooms, Cafeteria, Stairwells, including Handrails, Columns, Administrative Offices, Window and Door Frames, Bathrooms. o Signage: located on the First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor and Fourth Floor. All signage, pictured in Appendix F, will be masked by Sunshine Signs. The awarded contractor will then paint 2 base color coats over the masking. This work must be completed by EOD Friday July 11, 2025. An independent artist will then come in, remove the masking and paint the signage as depicted. o Excludes: Ceilings, Custodial Office, Storage Closets, Electrical and Boiler Rooms, Doors, Lockers, hand printed columns 4th floor open space. ● Specifications of work: o Prepare all surfaces for the application of paint in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. This includes patching/sanding holes as well as cleaning surfaces to be free of sticky residue. Seal surfaces that might cause bleed-through or staining of topcoat. Prime as necessary. o Apply two coats of paint. o Paint shall be applied at the manufacturer’s recommended thickness per coat resulting in a consistent, uniform texture and sheen. o Material shall be applied without runs, sags or cracking. o The paint should match the existing color o Prior to starting work, vendor must check the color and product. Color must be approved by KIPP Academy Lynn. o The Contractor is responsible for moving Furniture (e.g., desks, bookcases, tables) to the center of the room and placed back to original position when done. o All articles affixed to building, such as hardware, whiteboards, cork boards, and electrical plates, shall be removed by the painting contractor and be replaced after completing painting of that area. o The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment (e.g., lifts) necessary for the job. No paint, materials or equipment shall be stored in any KIPP Academy building prior to the start of the project. o All non-painted areas, such as floors, glass, etc. shall be protected to avoid potential damage. Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall remove all splattering and paint-related trash from premises. The paint contractor shall be held responsible for any related damages and shall conform with all waste management laws and regulations. o The contractor shall supply one 5-gallon container of each paint used on the walls. The paint shall be in new, unopened containers, identified by brand, color and formula for KIPP Academy Lynn’s future use for touch ups.
