U. S. Consulate Merida - Swimming Pool and Water Feature Cleaning and Maintenance Services

The Department of State seeks swimming pool and water feature cleaning and maintenance services at the U.S. Consulate General Merida, with quotations due June 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST. The procurement carries no set-aside; award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-price technically acceptable quotation based on initial submissions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

Place of performance is Xcumpich, 97204 Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. The contract is structured as two separate line items—Swimming Pool Cleaning Service and Exterior Water Feature Cleaning Service—each for a 10-month period from July 2026 through April 2027, with a firm fixed-price base year and four one-year renewal options for a total potential five-year period. Services are performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with weekend work possible per operational needs.

Maintenance scope includes twice-weekly service covering debris collection, pool vacuuming, visual inspections, water level monitoring, chlorine tablet management, furniture and glass cleaning, strainer inspection, pressure gauge monitoring, and water testing to maintain pH 7.2–7.6, total alkalinity 80–100 ppm, free chlorine 1.0–3.0 ppm, and cyanuric acid 30–60 ppm. Monthly duties include written reporting and tile/wall cleaning; quarterly tasks include filter inspection and cleaning. All chemicals must be EPA and NSF certified. No liquid chlorine is permitted. The contractor must submit a maintenance plan within 10 days of award, provide trained technicians with security clearances, and designate an English-fluent supervisor. Insurance requirements include $10,000 property damage and $100,000 cumulative public liability coverage. Performance begins a minimum of 10 days after contract award. The NAICS code is 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings; PSC is S216, Housekeeping–Facilities Operations Support. Prospective offerors must hold a CAGE Code and be registered in SAM, and must comply with NDAA Section 889.