Approval_of_Evaluation_Committee_Candidates_-_RFP-2026_-_Water_Polo_Team_Managment_Services.pdf

This is a memorandum from the City of Doral Parks and Recreation Department documenting the nomination and approval of an Evaluation Committee for RFP No. 2026-14 - Water Polo Team Management Services. The City of Doral is soliciting competitively sealed proposals from qualified professional firms to provide comprehensive water polo team management services at the Doral Central Park Aquatic Center. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with proposals due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Written questions must be submitted by July 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The anticipated contract term is three years with one optional two-year renewal term, subject to City Council approval. The scope includes developing and managing a year-round competitive water polo program for various age groups and skill levels, encompassing seasonal training programs, competitions, travel meets, coaching staff recruitment, and community outreach.

The compensation structure utilizes a percent-based profit-sharing model with revenue-sharing terms to be negotiated during Phase II. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful experience in water polo management, one year of performance and operation within Florida, and USA Water Polo membership. Five bonus points are available for certified veteran business enterprises or certified service-disabled veteran business enterprises. The selected contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), business automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and workers' compensation coverage. Evaluation is conducted in two phases, with Phase I scoring company experience and qualifications (30 points), technical approach (25 points), coaching staff qualifications (20 points), performance evaluations and references (10 points), and community growth strategy (15 points), and Phase II scoring program presentations (25 points), key personnel qualifications (20 points), understanding of partnership goals (15 points), and financial proposal and revenue share (40 points). The Evaluation Committee is chaired by Kenneth Soler, City of Doral Assistant Parks Director, with members including Gian Barzaga (Chief of Recreation), Allison Abad (Parks Aquatic Superintendent), and Krystal Cintas (City of Miami Beach Aquatics Superintendent).