The University of Tennessee at Martin is requesting quotes for a Time and Material Contract for Painting & Drywall Finishing work located on the University of Tennessee at Martin campus. At various times during the year the University of Tennessee at Martin Physical Plant has more painting than can be accomplished with Physical Plant Paint Shop labor. These projects will include exterior and interior painting, hanging and finishing sheetrock, waterproofing and window glazing. Contractor will be responsible for moving typical office furniture as required to perform their job. The following University office is managing this solicitation: The University of Tennessee Office of Business Services 554 University Street 111 Administration Building Martin, TN 38238 Regarding the subject matter of this solicitation, respondents may only communicate with staff members of the University's Office of Procurement Services. The primary contact person for this solicitation is listed below: Solicitation Coordinator: Name: Keith Lawrence Title: Buyer Email: klawren9@utm.edu Phone: 731-881-7824 If a respondent contacts anyone except the University's staff members listed above, the University may disqualify the respondent. Term: a. The initial term of contracts resulting from this solicitation will be from 9/1/23 to 8/31/28. b. No renewals will be available. No Pre-Proposal Conference: The University will not hold a pre-proposal conference for this solicitation. Question Deadline 07/25/2023 at 5:00 PM CT. Respondents may ask the Office of Procurement Services questions in writing via email to the email address listed above in the "Communications" subsection prior to the submission deadline. In the event that a respondent communicates with the Office of Procurement Services verbally, the respondent understands that verbal communication is non-binding, and respondent further acknowledges the only official communication about this solicitation is written communication. Respondent understands that it must not rely on verbal communications with the University. Respondent may withdraw its submitted bid by sending a written request via email to the Solicitation Coordinator before the submission deadline. Respondent may resubmit a bid through the electronic system, if done so before the response deadline. The University will not consider withdrawals or modifications offered in any other manner. Rejection of Defective Work: Should any defective work be discovered, in the opinion of the University cannot be accepted, the work will be removed and replaced at the Respondent expense.