Decatur- Parks and Recreation- Maintenance Management for Aquatic Facilities

The City of Decatur is soliciting proposals for the maintenance management of its aquatic facilities, which include one indoor public pool at the Oakhurst Recreation Center and three public outdoor swimming pools. The scope of work involves comprehensive seasonal maintenance, including pre-season inspections and cleaning to pass health inspections by May, and post-season winterization and draining by September 30th annually. The contractor is responsible for quarterly indoor pool inspections, weekly water quality logging, and minor repairs to recirculation systems, all while adhering to Georgia state and DeKalb County Environmental Health Department standards. Performance is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2027. Interested bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid onsite meeting on September 28, 2026, and submit three copies of their proposal by October 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Submissions must be 40 pages or less and include a cost proposal, non-collusion affidavit, and at least three professional references. The City will award the contract based on the best interest of the City, potentially shortlisting high-scoring firms for interviews. Key requirements include a bid bond of 5% for bids exceeding 100,000 dollars, compliance with E-Verify and SAVE requirements, and the provision of performance and payment bonds within ten days of the award. Payment for services will be processed within 30 days of invoice receipt.