Specifications include, but are not limited to: The SNRHA is seeking proposals from qualified companies, State of Nevada Contractors Licensed for Painting Interior and Exterior and Stucco Repairs to provide the required services. SNRHA reserves the right to award more than one contract for this service. Preparation - Previous Painted Surfaces 2.3.1 Comply with all requirements for preparation as detailed in Paints and Coating Section 09 91 00 (Appendix A) inclusive of the following requirements for existing, previously painted surfaces: 2.3.2 Clean all surfaces free of all dirt, dust, loose and unsound paint coatings and other foreign matter by hydro-wash method with additional scraping and sanding as required. Provide a clean, sound surface for the new paint coatings. 2.3.3 Repair cracks and voids in plaster surfaces. 2.3.4 Prior to surface preparation and painting operations, mask, remove or otherwise adequately protect all hardware, accessories, machined surfaces, plates, fire sprinkler heads, lighting fixtures and similar items in contact with painted surfaces but not scheduled to receive paint. 2.3.5 Spot prime exposed nails and other metals which are to be painted with emulsion paints, using a primer recommended by the manufacturer of the coating system. 2.3.6 Clean all ferrous metal surfaces until they are completely free from dirt, oil and grease. After cleaning, apply one coat of the specified primer the same day to all ferrous metal surfaces scheduled to be painted. 2.3.7 Clean all galvanized metal surfaces thoroughly with solvent until they are completely free from dirt, oil and grease. Then treat thoroughly with phosphoric acid etch. Remove all excess etching solution and allow to dry completely before application of paint.