Bulk_Carbon_Dioxide_9-29-2026.docx
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- 2025-GEN-154
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- Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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This Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the City of Cleveland, Ohio seeks qualified vendors to supply bulk carbon dioxide gas, delivery services, and storage equipment for commercial swimming pool pH regulation across eight municipal pool facilities. The scope of work encompasses continuous CO2 supply meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification at 99.5% purity or greater, installation and maintenance of insulated cryogenic storage tanks equipped with wireless telemetry monitoring systems, and provision of 24/7 emergency repair services with a maximum 4-hour on-site response time. The eight pool locations are distributed across Cleveland with a combined total of 15 pools requiring CO2 infrastructure installation and operation. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, vendor questions are due by November 6, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by December 2, 2026. The RFP was released October 23, 2026, with question responses to be provided by November 13, 2026.
Evaluation of proposals will be weighted 60% on total cost of ownership including gas pricing, equipment lease fees, and delivery charges; 20% on reliability, lead times, and supply hub proximity; and 20% on vendor experience, safety record, and references. Vendors must provide detailed pricing for CO2 gas cost per pound, monthly tank rental fees, telemetry fees, per-delivery hazmat charges, emergency service hourly rates, and one-time installation fees. Proposals must include proof of NSF/ANSI 60 certification and a minimum of three references from commercial or municipal pool facilities of comparable size. No incumbent vendor information, set-asides, funding sources, or contract renewal terms are identified in the RFP document.
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Request for Proposal (RFP):
Bulk Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Supply and Equipment for Commercial Swimming Pools
1. Purpose & Scope The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit bids from qualified vendors to supply bulk carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, delivery services, and associated storage equipment for commercial swimming pool pH regulation.
The selected vendor will provide a reliable, continuous supply of CO2 and maintain the required storage infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted pool operations.
2. Scope of Work & Technical Requirements Gas Supply & Quality
· Purity: Deliveries must meet or exceed 99.5% pure carbon dioxide NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification required for water treatment).
· Delivery Method: Bulk liquid CO2 delivery into vendor-owned or facility-owned cryogenic storage tanks.
Equipment & Installation
· Storage Tanks: Vendor must provide, install, and maintain insulated bulk CO2 storage vessels of adequate size and volume for each location.
· Telemetry: Tanks to be equipped with wireless telemetry monitoring systems for automated inventory tracking and scheduling.
· Safety Features: System must include code-compliant safety relief valves, CO2 leak detection monitors, and proper outdoor venting lines.
Maintenance & Service
· Routine Maintenance: Annual testing of regulators, valves, and safety shut-offs.
· Emergency Support: 24/7 emergency repair services for gas leaks or equipment failures, with a maximum 4-hour on-site response time.
3. Proposal Submission Requirements Vendors must include the following information in their proposal:
Company Profile & Qualifications
· Proof of NSF/ANSI 60 certification.
· Minimum of 3 references from commercial or municipal pool facilities of similar size.
Pricing Structure Please provide detailed pricing using the following matrix:
| Cost Item |
| Pricing Structure |
| Rate |
| CO2 Gas Cost |
| Per Pound ($/lb) |
| Tank Rental/Lease |
| Monthly Fee per Tank |
| Telemetry Fee |
| Monthly Fee |
| Delivery / Hazmat Fee |
| Per Delivery Trip |
| Emergency Service Rate |
| Hourly (After-hours/Holidays) |
| Installation Fee |
| One-time Setup Cost |
Delivery Logistics
· Describe your automated delivery schedule system.
· Provide the location of the closest dispatch/filling terminal to guarantee supply chain reliability.
4. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on the following metrics:
· 60% – Total Cost of Ownership (Gas pricing, equipment lease, and delivery fees).
· 20% – Reliability, lead times, and proximity of supply hubs.
· 20% – Vendor experience, safety record, and reference checks.
5. Locations:
Bulk CO2 storage tanks will be installed and correct lines run pool pump rooms, to facilitate hook up to solenoid injection systems at the following locations in Cleveland, Ohio:
| Name: | Address: | Zip: | Number of Pools: | |||||
| 1. Alexander Hamilton | 13200 Kinsman Ave. | 44120 | 1 | |||||
| 2. Collinwood | 16300 Lakeshore Blvd. | 44110 | 2 | |||||
| 3. Cudell | 1910 West Blvd. | 44102 | 1 | |||||
| 4. Fairfax | 2335 E. 82nd. St. | 44104 | 1 | |||||
| 5. Frederick Douglass | 15401 Miles Ave. | 44128 | 3 | |||||
| 6. Michael Zone | 6301 Lorain Ave. | 44102 | 1 | |||||
| 7. Stella Walsh | 7345 Broadway Ave. | 44105 | 1 | |||||
| 8. Thurgood Marshall | 8611 Hough Ave. | 44106 | 1 |
6. Timeline & Key Dates
· Release Date: October 23, 2026
· Pre-Bid Meeting: October 29, 2026
· Vendor Questions Due: November 6, 2026
· Question Response Deadline: November 13, 2026
· Proposal Submission Deadline: December 2, 2026
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