Aquatics Program and Instruction Services for Senior Adults (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract)

The County of DeKalb, Georgia, is soliciting proposals for a three-year multiyear contract to provide comprehensive aquatics program and instruction services for senior adults at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest. The selected contractor will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of programming for a 28,000-gallon indoor therapeutic pool, delivering an average of 20 to 25 classes per week, including water aerobics and arthritis-friendly exercises. Key responsibilities include providing certified staffing, maintaining a recommended instructor-to-participant ratio of 1:15, conducting participant assessments, managing facility organization, and submitting quarterly performance reports. All assigned personnel must hold current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications, as well as Water Fitness Instruction certification from a recognized organization. Contractors must comply with DeKalb County Third Party Supplier Background Screening Policies and adhere to Board of Health standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County's eProcurement Portal by November 13, 2026, and must include separate technical and cost proposals. Evaluation is based on a points-based system covering project management, experience, and financial capability, with a reward for low-cost proposals and additional preference points for certified Local Small Business Enterprises.