Bid guide
How to bid on graffiti removal services for the City of Hartford
What Hartford is buying
The City of Hartford is seeking qualified, trained staff to remove graffiti from city property, including adhesive stickers. Work may use pressure washing, chemicals, solvents, or paint when necessary.
This is an invitation for bids (IFB) from the Procurement Services Unit. It may suit firms that provide graffiti removal or related surface-cleaning and painting services.
Key date and deadline
The solicitation was published October 27, 2026. Bids are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to finish your submission.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity is relevant to contractors with trained staff and experience removing markings from surfaces. Firms should consider whether they can handle methods such as pressure washing, chemical or solvent use, and painting when needed.
The solicitation defines graffiti as unauthorized drawings or markings on City property, including adhesive stickers. Review the bid documents to determine whether the work and terms fit your business.
How to access and respond
Open the City of Hartford listing for Solicitation 6313 on PlanetBids. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download the solicitation documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Hartford. Follow the listing’s instructions and submit before November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Prepare a careful bid
Read the full solicitation and all addenda before preparing your response. Confirm the requested work, submission instructions, and any required forms using the bid documents.
Plan how your team would remove different types of graffiti using appropriate methods, and make sure your response addresses the requirements stated in the solicitation. Check your completed submission in PlanetBids and allow time to resolve any portal issues before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Hartford; the original posting controls.