Shepherd University is soliciting bids for a multivendor contract for painting services to be performed on an as-needed basis. Bids are due by 3:00 PM local time on April 22, 2026, and should be submitted to Shepherd University Procurement Services. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by close of business on April 17, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose bid is most advantageous to the university. The contract term is one year, with options for renewal. Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, for purchases exceeding $25,000. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. The contract effective date is targeted for May 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that payment may only be made after the delivery and acceptance of goods or services. Interest may be paid for late payment in accordance with the West Virginia Code.
The contractor warrants to the university that materials and equipment furnished under the contract will be of good quality and new unless otherwise required or permitted in writing. The contractor further warrants that the work will conform to the requirements of the written orders of the university and will be free from defects.
The award shall be made by the university to the responsible vendor whose bid will be most advantageous to the university with respect to price, conformance to the specifications, quality, and other factors as evaluated by the university.
To be considered responsive, the bidder must complete the bid form. The university will consider the ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the services required, as well as the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder. Prior to award for purchases exceeding $25,000, the successful proposer must be registered with the West Virginia Department of Administration, Purchasing Division.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for breach of contract, but it does state that the seller shall be liable for damages suffered by the buyer resulting from the seller's breach of contract.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or award.