Specifications for the exterior painting are as follows: the contractor must hold a valid and proper state license, bid will need to include the preparation of painted surfaces by scraping all loose paint and washing or removing all mold and mildew, caulk all openings with a good grade exterior caulking, must use the existing painted color, a good grade of paint must be used, two coats will be required, all shutters shall be removed prepared for painting by scraping all loose paint mildew and mold and painted the same color as was previously painted with a good grade of paint, all trim shall be prepared for painting by scraping all loose paint mildew and mold and painted the same color as was previously painted with a good grade of paint.