Request for Proposal for Pool Operations

The town of Sandwich is soliciting proposals to manage and operate before and after school programs at the swimming pool located at Sandwich High School, 365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537. This solicitation, identified as BD-26-1557-SDW03-SDW03-131242, is open to qualified proposers with relevant experience in youth programming and aquatic facility operations. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and interested parties can request bid documents by emailing MRyan@sandwich.k12.ma.us or visiting the district’s facilities and grounds webpage. The program is intended to provide safe, structured, and supervised activities for students during non-school hours,依托 the school’s swimming pool as the primary location. The contract is issued by the Sandwich School Department under the Massachusetts state and local education (SLED) category, with Lindsay Mott listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The performance location is firmly established at the high school facility, and proposers are expected to demonstrate capability in staffing, safety protocols, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and compliance with all relevant health, safety, and educational standards. There is no set-aside designation for small, minority-, or women-owned businesses, and proposers are advised to thoroughly review all requirements and documentation before submitting a responsive bid. The opportunity is advertised through the CommBuys procurement platform and is open to any eligible entity prepared to deliver high-quality before and after school programming in alignment with district goals.