Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004180
Minneapolis Seeks Multi-Year Graffiti Abatement and Photo Documentation Services
Posted
May 22, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
0000004180
NAICS
562910, 238990
The City of Minneapolis Public Works Solid Waste division is seeking a vendor for a multi-year graffiti abatement and photo documentation contract. - Buyer: City of Minneapolis, Procurement Office (Public Works Solid Waste division) - Services requested: - Comprehensive graffiti removal and abatement services citywide - Photo documentation of all abatement work - Annual service line items for each of five years (Year 1 through Year 5) - Key product and equipment requirements: - Use of specific graffiti removal solvents: Elephant Snot, Smooth Max, Shadow Max, or approved equivalents - High-pressure washers (up to 3,500 PSI, 165°F, 3.5 GPM) - Mobile water supply vehicles and lifts for elevated work - Solvents must be Green Seal or ECOLOGO certified - Vendor qualifications: - Minimum five years of experience in graffiti removal, color-matching, and abatement from historical properties - No subcontractors permitted - Compliance with Minneapolis civil rights ordinances, prevailing wage laws, and workforce participation goals (20% female, 32% minority) - Procurement details: - Initial contract term of three years, with two optional 12-month extensions (up to five years total) - Pricing required for each year - Bid deposit of 5% of base bid required - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and electronic bid submission - City may award multiple contracts if needed - Notable OEMs for solvents: Elephant Snot, Smooth Max, Shadow Max (or equivalents)
Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for graffiti abatement services. The contract includes providing all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for graffiti removal and photo services as per specifications. The contract term is three years with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Bidders must provide pricing for each of the five years. The solicitation requires compliance with various city ordinances and includes a bid deposit of 5% of the base bid.