Close-Open Botsford Pool.pdf

CITY OF LIVONIA

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CLOSING AND OPENING OF MUNICIPAL POOLS

Botsford Pool

19444 Lathers

Livonia, Michigan 48152

QUALIFICATION:

City shall require of each bidding contractor a list of at least five (5) similar size pools serviced by their firm in years previous to 2026.

SPECIFICATIONS:

This is provided as a general guideline and should not solely be relied on for complete winterization and opening of the systems. Any party winterizing the systems should ensure that their procedures are thorough enough to prevent any damage that can be caused from freeze/thaw. Winterizing party should also ensure that their measures are protecting the pools from lifting and offering sufficient protection of the pool surfaces. Before beginning any winterization or opening procedures, inspect and confirm that ground water conditions are suitable for draining pools.

Site visits may be scheduled with Becky Burnard, (734) 466-2925 or rburnard@livonia.gov.

CLOSING

1. Closing of pool includes winterizing the pool and all related plumbing for pools only.

The pools shall be winterized by September 20, 2026.

2. Service contractor shall remove any guard rails and ladders, etc.

3. Drain pool approximately 1-2 feet down from top of gutter.

4. Remove drain plug from bottom of sand filter

5. Remove ADA pool lift and store inside.

6. Remove ADA pool lift batteries and store inside heated space ensuring to charge batteries as specified by manufacturer.

7. Remove climbing walls and store in hallway of bath house.

8. Winterize the pool heaters and turn them off.

OPENING

1. Opening: Pools shall be done during the week of May 24, 2027 and be ready for operation by June 3, 2027.

2. It should be noted that these pools were installed in water-bearing soil. The service contractor shall be required to drain and clean each pool within a continuous 12-hour period, taking necessary precautions against uplift. Disposal of waste shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

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3. Botsford Pool shall be cleaned using a muriatic acid solution, brushing and washing down 100% of pool surface. Use between 10-30% ratio of acid to water. Using full strength acid and hosing down the surface shall not be an acceptable method. The washing of the pool surface with muriatic acid shall be done in such a way as to minimize loss of the Marcite finish.

4. During the draining and cleaning operation, the swimming pool gutter shall be cleaned and flushed. This water shall run to waste and not through the filtration system.

5. Main drain covers shall be inspected when pool is drained for condition and expiration dates. Shall be reported to Aquatic Coordinator before filling begins.

6. Any cracking, missing tile or loose Marcite requiring patching on the pools walls or bottom shall be fixed during opening. Any Broken Steps shall be repaired while the pool is drained. Lump sum shall include materials for 10 sq. ft of tile, 10 sq. ft of Marcite, and 5 steps per pool.

7. Service contractor shall clean filter tank, both wet and dry compartments. Contractor shall also inspect filter sand and report to Aquatic Coordinator on sand condition. Including new gaskets on filter tanks.

8. Immediately upon completion of the cleaning and repairs, the pool shall be filled, all water for cleaning and filling provided by City.

9. Service Contractor shall place swimming pool system in operation. With an initial application of chemicals to balance the water, including initial application of cyanuric acid at 20-30ppm and pool heater in working condition. If pool heater is not functioning and is beyond scope of provider, Aquatics Coordinator needs to be notified so a service call may be placed for repair.

10. Service contractor shall install any guard rails, and ladders, steps, etc. Aquatics Coordinator needs to be notified if any need to be replaced or repaired.

11. Re-install ADA lift and climbing walls, making sure rocks are secure and not loose.

12. Service contractor shall have clear communication with Aquatics Coordinator regarding the status of pools.

Service contractor shall report to Aquatics Coordinator once closing and opening procedures have been completed. If any additional repairs are needed report them to Aquatics Coordinator at (734) 466-2925.

13. Insurance: The contractor shall maintain insurance as will protect him from liability under Workman’s

Compensation Acts, and other Employee Benefits Acts in accordance with the law, and from liability for damages because of bodily injury, including death and property damage, including accident claims due to automobiles, and all other Comprehensive General and Automobile Bodily Injury and Property Damage form of policies which may arise both out of and during work under the contract whether such work be by the contractor himself or by any subcontractor or anyone directly employed by either of them.

This insurance shall be written for no less than the following limits of liability:

Bodily Injury One Person $1,000,000.00

Each Accident $1,000,000.00

(Occurrence)

Property Damage Each Accident $ 1,000,000.00

Aggregate $ 1,000,000.00

This insurance is not intended to cover any responsibility for damages as included herein under the heading of

“Damages”. Certificates of all insurance policies shall be filed with the City.

QUOTES ARE DUE: August 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

In the table provided, please list the individual closing and opening costs per pool. Please list what the cost of additional materials would be beyond the included amount in opening sum. Quote should be one lump sum with this document attached on Bid Net.

If you are awarded the quote, certificate of insurance will be required before start of work.

QUOTES FOR: CLOSING OPENING

Shelden

Botsford

Tile Repair $/sq ft beyond 10 sq.

ft.

Marcite Repair $/ sq. ft.

beyond 10 sq. ft.

Step Repair $/step beyond 5 steps