ADA Pool Lift Procurement and Installation
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2025-RFP - D/B-153
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Alexandria Nichols anichols2@clevelandohio.gov (216) 664-7378
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Cleveland, Department of Parks & Recreation, is soliciting proposals to furnish and install approximately 26 ADA-compliant commercial-grade pool lifts at municipal aquatic facilities, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on November 4, 2026 and proposals due December 4, 2026. The design and professional services portion carries a 10% certified Cleveland Small Business (CSB) participation goal, and the construction portion carries goals of 15% certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 7% certified Female Business Enterprise (FBE), and 8% certified CSB, calculated as subcontractor value against total base bid. Proposers must demonstrate good-faith efforts to meet these goals.
Equipment must be new, unused, and free from defects, with a minimum 300-pound weight capacity and long-term commercial rating for continuous indoor or outdoor use. Compliance covers the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, the Ohio Building Code, the Ohio Accessibility Code, the National Electrical Code where applicable, OSHA regulations, and manufacturer installation requirements. Whether installation is included will be determined before award. If it is, the contractor must deliver a turnkey solution covering site assessment, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, staff training, and warranty support. Proposers must be licensed, have at least three years of experience with comparable commercial pool accessibility projects, and provide three references for projects completed within the past three years. They must also hold required permits and licenses and maintain commercial general liability, workers' compensation, employer's liability, and automobile liability insurance.
Delivery covers 26 designated indoor and outdoor pool facilities throughout Cleveland, and the City may increase or decrease quantities. Payment terms specify 5% retainage and 10% contingency. Anticipated contract approval is December 18, 2026, with completion on or before May 14, 2027. The contract value is not stated.
Evaluation is points-based: Quality of Proposal (15%), Credentials of Key Personnel (25%), Demonstrated Ability (20%), Proposed Schedule (10%), Compensation/Fee (10%), and OEO Compliance (20%).
Written questions are due November 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses issued by November 30, 2026. Optional site visits run November 6 through November 13, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov portal by 4:00 p.m. on December 4, 2026. The Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated December 15, 2026. The revised RFP states proposals remain valid 90 days after the submission deadline, while the original RFP states 180 days.
Opportunity text
Introduction The City of Cleveland, Department of Parks & Recreation, is soliciting proposals from qualified, experienced, and licensed vendors to furnish and install Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pool lifts at designated municipal aquatic facilities throughout the City of Cleveland.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals for the procurement of commercial-grade ADA-compliant pool lifts that improve accessibility, promote inclusive recreation, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local accessibility requirements. This project supports the City's ongoing commitment to providing safe, equitable, and accessible recreational opportunities for all residents and visitors.
The city intends to purchase approximately (26) Twenty-Six Final quantities, delivery locations, and installation requirements will be determined prior to contract award.
If installation services are included within the final scope of work, the selected contractor shall provide a complete turnkey solution including site assessment, equipment delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, staff training, and warranty support. If installation is not included, the successful proposer shall provide delivery of all equipment and associated documentation as specified herein.
All proposed equipment shall comply with the most current applicable requirements of:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- Applicable provisions of the Ohio Building Code and Ohio Accessibility Code
- National Electrical Code (NEC), where applicable
- OSHA regulations
- Manufacturer installation requirements
- All other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes
The successful proposer shall provide equipment designed for long-term commercial operation within public aquatic facilities and capable of withstanding continuous outdoor or indoor use, as applicable.
The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities, modify installation requirements, reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, negotiate with one or more proposers, or cancel this solicitation if determined to be in the best interest of the City.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ADA_Pool_Lift_Procurement_and_Installation.pdf | ||
| City_of_Cleveland_ADA_Compliance_Pool_Lifts_RFP_Revised_9-28-2026.odt | ODT document |
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