How to bid on Painting, Plastering and Related Work for NYC Education

What NYC Education is buying

NYC Education is looking for a requirements contract to cover all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed for plastering and painting work. This work must follow the New York City Building Code and all relevant New York State and Federal agency rules and regulations. This is an opportunity for contractors who can provide these services for facilities within New York City.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on February 19, 2026. A pre-bid conference will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET. The deadline for bid submissions is August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. The bid opening will be conducted virtually on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms specializing in painting and plastering. Vendors should be capable of managing projects that require adherence to specific building codes and regulations. Experience with requirements contracts and working within educational or public facility settings would be beneficial.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, go to the NYC Education infohub website. If you cannot download the documents, email [email protected] with the RFB number and title. For any questions related to this RFB, email [email protected], including the RFB number and title in the subject line.

Bids must be submitted via email to [email protected]. The subject line of your email must include the solicitation number and your company name. Attach the completed Request for Bids and the Bid Blank documents as separate files, named 'RFB' and 'Bid Blank' respectively. If your files are too large for email attachments, you can include a link to a Microsoft OneDrive folder in the first line of your email. Ensure the OneDrive folder name matches your email subject line and contains a separate folder named 'Bid Blank' with the bid blank file.

If you prefer to submit a paper bid, you must notify [email protected] at least three business days in advance. Include 'Paper Submission Request for Solicitation # B5821' in the subject line and specify the anticipated date, time, and name of the person delivering the bid to 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Room 1201. FedEx, UPS, USPS, or other common delivery services are also accepted.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents to understand the full scope of work and all requirements. Pay close attention to the New York City Building Code and other state and federal regulations mentioned, ensuring your proposal demonstrates full compliance.

Attend the virtual pre-bid conference on March 10, 2026. This is an important opportunity to ask questions and gain clarity on any aspects of the solicitation. Prepare your questions in advance.

When submitting electronically, double-check that your email subject line is correct and that all required attachments are included and correctly named. If using OneDrive, confirm that the link works and that the permissions allow the agency to view and download your documents. For paper submissions, ensure you provide the required advance notice to avoid issues with delivery.