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Government contracts for painting in California
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About painting contracts in California
Painting contracts in California typically cover interior repaints of office buildings, exterior coatings on military housing, lead-paint abatement at older federal facilities, and parking-lot striping. Federal posts in this category fall under NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), and the bulk of the work flows to DoD housing offices, the GSA Public Buildings Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Most painting awards are small-business set-asides — federal buyers actively want regional shops, not nationwide painting chains.
California currently has 36 open painting contracts in our database, with 30 added in the last 30 days. That's enough volume that a focused small business can win recurring work in this state without ever leaving its home market. The most active buyers are US COAST GUARD (5 open posts) and Los Angeles County (3), with the rest spread across other federal civilian agencies, DoD components, and state and local departments active in California.
Beyond federal opportunities, much of the painting work in California is posted through Cal eProcure, with recurring buyers including Caltrans, the University of California system, the California Department of General Services, and the City and County of Los Angeles. California's SB/DVBE certification programs reserve a target share of state spend for certified small and disabled-veteran-owned firms — getting certified is usually step one. ContractRadar pulls federal postings from SAM.gov alongside state and local feeds so a painting contractor doesn't have to monitor each portal manually.
Top matching contracts in California
Avenue of the Oaks Tank 2 Tank Coating Project
The project generally consists of spot repair and overcoat painting of the exterior paint system and the complete interior relining of the Ave of the Oaks Tank 2. The work includes, but is not limited…
Olympian Tanks 1 and 4 Exterior Repainting Project
The project generally consists of removal and replacement of all existing exterior paint systems at Olympian Tanks 1 and 4. The work includes, but is not limited to, for tank 1: complete removal of al…
IFB 10221350 - Protective Coatings Services
IFB 10221350 - Protective Coatings Services on Southern California Department of Water Resources¿ State Water Project facilities
Paint Exteriors of warehouses
Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies and supervision to perform the following work: Paint Exteriors of warehouses 14, 15, 17 and 18, DLA Distribution San Joaquin CA (DDJC…
80--Enamel and Paint Thinner
Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound will be soliciting for Paint enamel and paint thinner in accordance with solicitation specifications for use in Yokosuka, Japan. This acquisition will be negotiated …
GENERAL, GRAFFITI & TRAFFIC PAINT AND SUPPLIES
The City of Pomona is seeking informal quotes from qualified companies, in accordance with the Scope of Service or Specifications stated herein: • Paint and paint-related supplies required for vario…
37250PR260000050 - USCG AIR STATION SAN DIEGO CREW BERTHING ROOMS RENOVATIONS - CONSTRUCTION
Solicitation: Aircrew Duty Berthing Renovations Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR Subpart 19.5) Location: USCG Sector San Diego, Building D (Aircrew Duty Berthing Room), 2170 N. Harbor Dr…
Water Line Replacement at Oakland and Santa Fe – CIP 5661, CA
The work includes C900 PVC water main, ductile iron fittings, valves, valve boxes, hydrants, water services, blow-offs, air/vacuum assemblies, tie-ins, excavation/trenching, bedding, backfill, compact…
POINT POTRERO MARINE TERMINAL 2026 TERMINAL MAINTENANCE
WORK DESCRIPTION: In general, the work consists of pavement repairs, applications of slurry seal, utility improvements, and installation of both electric and water meters as required by the Drawings, …
IFB 10220533 for Decking Services
The Contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, permits, etc to demolish existing wood decking systems and provide and install new aluminum decks, stairs, ramps, and railings for five (5)…
Public Safety Building Siding Replacement
The City of Santa Rosa is requesting bids from qualified licensed contractors to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, permits, disposal, and incidentals necessary to r…
37250PR260000051 - USCG SECTOR SAN DIEGO UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING RECREATION ROOM RENOVATIONS - CONSTRUCTION
Solicitation: Tracy Hall UPH Rec Room Renovations Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR Subpart 19.5) Location: USCG Sector San Diego, Building C (Tracy Hall), 2170 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego…
30888PR260000012 - USCG STATION SAN DIEGO - KITCHEN RENOVATION - CONSTRUCTION
Solicitation: Station San Diego Kitchen Renovation Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR Subpart 19.5) Location: USCG Station San Diego, Building F (Kitchen), 2170 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego,…
Sector San Diego- UPH - 05 Bathrooms Renovation
PROJECT & ACQUISITION DETAILS Location: USCG Sector San Diego, Building C-2, San Diego, CA Scope: Complete renovation of two (2) UPH bathrooms (approx. 120 sq. ft. each). Labor Standard: Davis-Bacon A…
Ridge Route Tank Relining Project
The project generally consists of relining of the Ridge Route Tank. The work includes, but is not limited to, surface preparation and application of protective coatings to all specified interior surfa…