24-001 Pool Managment Services

The City of Brookhaven, Georgia is seeking proposals for professional Aquatics (Pool) Management Services for the 2024 season. The City requires a service provider to operate three public freshwater swimming pools and one splash pad. The scope of work includes seasonal opening and closing, daily maintenance and operations, water quality management, repair work, programming, pool rentals, and staffing with certified lifeguards. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Proposals are due on February 5, 2024. The City will provide janitorial supplies, utilities, and first-aid materials, while the selected service provider must furnish all necessary chemicals to maintain water quality standards. The service provider will be responsible for providing lifeguard services for pool rentals and special programs at an hourly rate. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current pool management contract is held by AMI Chemicals. In the last 5 years, 2 different pool vendors have operated the city's pools. The total budget for lifeguard staffing this year is $325,000, and the estimated maintenance cost per pool is $10,000. The total estimated annual budget for these services is $750,000.