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INVITATION FOR BID (SERVICE):

PROJECT NAME: DRIVING PARK POOL RESURFACING 2026

DEPARTMENT NAME: RECREATION & PARKS

DIRECTOR: BERNITA A. REESE

DATE BIDS DUE: 9/9/2026

TIME BIDS DUE: 2:00 PM Local Time

BIDDER INFORMATION

BUSINESS NAME: _________________________________________

Updated: 6/4/25

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

INTRODUCTION

The City of Columbus is accepting Bids for the Driving Park Pool Resurfacing 2026 for which consists of resurfacing of the dive well, main leisure pool, slide splash zone, stairs, and lap lanes at the Lincoln Pool and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the scope of services set forth in this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

This IFB contains the following sections:

Advertisement for Bids - This section provides a brief overview of the project and Bidding process. Return this section with your Bid.

Scope of Services – This section describes the work to be performed and requirements for performing the work.

All materials submitted in response to this advertisement will become part of the awarded contract; will become the property of the city; will not be returned; and will be considered public records subject to disclosure as contemplated by Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43. All materials received will be open to the public once the sealed Bids are publicly opened and/or read.

WHERE & WHEN TO SUBMIT BID

Bids will be received by the City of Columbus, Department of Recreation & Parks, Design & Construction, until September 9th, 2026 at 2:00 pm local time. The bid should be emailed to Mike Issari at nmissari@columbus.gov with the subject stating, “Driving Park Pool Resurfacing 2026 Bid – Company Name”.

BID CANCELLATIONS AND REJECTIONS

The Director of Recreation & Parks may cancel the IFB, reject any or all Bids in whole or in part when it is in the best interest of the city, waive technicalities, hold Bids for a period of 180 days after the Bid opening, and/or advertise for new Bids, without liability to the city.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday 2nd, 2026 at 12:00pm at the Driving Park Pool, 1100 Rhoads Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206.

SCHEDULE

The Contractor must complete all work December 31st, 2026.

EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND WORK SITE

The Bidder is expected to conduct a reasonable Project site investigation of the proposed Work and examine carefully the IFB, and all other documents furnished or referenced by the City in the Bid Documents, before submitting a Bid. The Contractor’s reasonable site investigation shall also include (1) review of these documents (but this is not substitute for Bidder’s own investigation, interpretation, or judgment), and (2) investigation of the Project site, borrow sites, site access, hauling routes and all other locations related to the performance of the Work. The City reserves the right to direct that the Contractor perform a mandatory site inspection. The Bidder shall, and as and to the extent necessary, also make additional investigations of the Project site and existing and subsurface conditions as it deems necessary prior to submitting the Bid. The Bidder must obtain approval of the City prior to conducting any boring or subsurface exploration testing that may disturb existing field conditions.

Submitting the Bid is an affirmative statement that the Bidder has made a reasonable investigation of the proposed Work, the Project site, and the IFB and is satisfied as to the character, quality, quantities and conditions to be encountered in performing all Work and as to the requirements of the IFB.

The Bidder’s investigation and examination shall be at the Bidder's expense and at no cost to the City. Any physical variance at the Project site from that indicated by the IFB, discovered by the Bidder during any investigation or examination conducted by the Bidder shall be called to the attention of the City in writing prior to submitting a Bid. No claims of ignorance of any requirements of the IFB or of any available data shall be accepted as a basis for any Claim for any extra compensation, extra work, or extension of time.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding the IFB should be submitted to Mike Issari, City of Columbus, Aquatics, via email nmissari@columbus.gov prior to September 3rd, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time.

The City or its representative will not be bound by any oral interpretations which are not reduced to writing and included in addenda. Any interpretations of questions so raised, which -in the opinion of the city or its representative require interpretations, will be issued by addenda and posted on:

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RESPONSIBLE WAGE

Contractor shall pay a responsible wage to all employees directly performing the work specified in this contract. The responsible wage is $21.37 per hour as noted in City Code 329.18(b)(11).

HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT

Contractor shall provide an adequate and affordable health insurance benefit to its employees.

The benefit must be provided as part of an overall compensation plan and the benefit cannot be limited to a specific project. The health insurance benefit is "adequate and affordable" if it meets both the minimum value and affordability requirements established in rules promulgated pursuant to Public Law 111-148, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or a successor to that law. The benefit must otherwise meet the requirements of a "bona fide" fringe benefit, as defined in 29 CFR 4.171 or a successor to that section. An employer may provide a health insurance benefit through the Small Business Health Options Program, pursuant to Public Law 111-148, so long as it otherwise meets the criteria of this definition.

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

The City of Columbus encourages the participation of city certified minority and female business enterprises. While participation of and/or partnering with city certified minority and female owned businesses is not a condition of Bid award, it is strongly encouraged.

Bidders will be given seven (7) business days after the Bid submittal date to update expired contract compliance information for renewal of numbers or to initially apply for a number. If said information has not been updated within 7 business days from the Bid submittal date, the Bid may be deemed non-responsive and may no longer be considered. All contractors and subcontractors who are party to a contract as defined in Columbus City Codes must hold valid contract compliance certification numbers before the contract is executed. The City is not responsible for notifying Bidders of expired contract compliance numbers after Bid submission.

This information is gathered and monitored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Please contact ODI for assistance with identifying potential Minority contractors. Information on contract compliance certification is available at https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Office-of-Diversity-and-Inclusion

City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion 1111 East Broad Street, Suite 203 Columbus, Ohio 43205

(614) 645 –4764 MBE/FBE Certification and Contract Compliance

BID SHEET

For

Driving Park Pool Resurfacing 2026

EACH RESPONSIVE BIDDER SHALL INSERT, IN THE SPACE PROVIDED, THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW.

Notice To Bidders: Base Bid or Item Bids may be awarded as separate contracts. Alternates will be awarded as part of the base bid and will be awarded based on available funds.

Please see additional sheets for description and site plans. Listed address is nearest property address. All work is located within CRPD Property.

BASE BID:

All work related to time and materials for Driving Park Pool Resurfacing work per all plans and specifications:

Company Name:______________________________________________________________

Contact Name:________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

Vendor #:______________________________________________________

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of these services are intended for the dive well and main leisure pool- including zero depth entry areas, slide splash zone, stairs, and lap lanes.

LOCATION OF SERVICES

Driving Park Pool, 1100 Rhoads Ave., 43206. 614-809-7633 / Contact Person: Mike Issari

TIMEFRAME SERVICES TO BE COMPLETED

Services must be completed no later than December 31st, 2026.

PRE-BIDDING SITE VISIT

Pre-Bidding Site Inspections will be conducted on Wednesday September 2nd , 2026 at 12:00pm at Driving Park Pool.

POOL RESURFACING PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Cover, tape, and protect the stainless steel accents and walls, gutters, features, and slides from paint.

Water blast wall targets with sand injection to create surface profile.

Grind the surface of the pool to ensure a smooth and clean surface for the epoxy application.

Power Wash surface with 4000PSI pressure washer with oscillating tip to remove loose debris, old paint, and dirt.

Use Ramuc Clean & Prep solution to clean and etch the surface following the product specifications to remove any contaminants and ensure the surface is ready for the epoxy coating.

Rinse pool to remove cleaning solution.

After all cleaning is completed, allow the pool surface to dry.

Conduct a condensation test and verify results to ensure pool is dry enough to paint.

Remove all caulk from joints.

Caulk all cracks and joints in the pool with a premium grade polysulfide joint sealant such as Deck-O-Seal to ensure a watertight seal.

After a successful condensation test, apply two coats of Ramuc Hi-Build Epoxy Pool Paint (WHITE) to the floor surfaces with anti-slip grit added to the first 5 feet of the zero depth entryway and all stairs; taking special care to follow all of the manufacturer’s guidelines for mixing, application, temperatures, and moisture.

Apply two coats of Ramuc Hi-Build Epoxy Pool Paint (BLACK) to the lane lines and wall targets;

taking special care to follow all the manufacturer’s guidelines for mixing, application, temperatures, and moisture.

Meet with project manager for punch list, cleanup, and completion of project.

Surface Prep & Warranty Specification: The Contractor shall perform a full surface preparation including degreasing, acid etching, and pressure washing to remove all bond-breaking contaminants.

The Contractor must perform concrete moisture testing prior to application and verify that the substrate is completely dry. Contractor provides a MINIMUM 1-year comprehensive workmanship warranty guaranteeing the high-build epoxy paint against peeling, bubbling, or delamination caused by faulty application or preparation. This warranty is contingent upon the facility maintaining standard operational water chemistry parameters as required by the local Department of Public Health.

All products used on the pool need to be cleared by owner, City of Columbus.

Questions about the project can be directed to Mike Issari at nmissari@columbus.gov .