Aquatics Program And Instruction Services For Senior Adults (Three (3) Year Multiyear C

DeKalb County Government is soliciting proposals for a three-year multiyear contract to provide Aquatics Program and Instruction Services for Senior Adults. Qualified contractors and firms must demonstrate extensive experience in aquatic services, certified instruction, and risk and safety management specifically for senior populations. The primary deliverables include comprehensive aquatics programming and certified instruction tailored to senior adults, with key objectives centered on delivering safe, well-managed aquatic services that comply with all applicable health and safety regulations. Contractors must possess demonstrated expertise in senior population management, aquatic instruction certification, and comprehensive risk management protocols. The procurement requires contractors to maintain compliance with DeKalb County Public Health swimming pool regulations, which establish rigorous standards for water quality (free chlorine residual levels between 1.5 and 10 parts per million), circulation systems (minimum four pool turnovers daily), safety equipment, trained pool operators, emergency action plans, and facility permitting requirements. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, experience with senior populations, safety management capabilities, and compliance with all DeKalb County and state regulations. The proposal due date is May 6, 2026, with the contract posting date of April 6, 2026 providing a 30-day response window for interested parties to prepare and submit proposals.

The contract does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational restrictions; however, the Professional Services Agreement template requires contractors to comply with the DeKalb County First Source Jobs Ordinance, mandating good faith efforts to hire county residents for fifty percent of all jobs created and encouraging twenty-five percent of the labor force to consist of Preferred Employees from the First Source Registry. Contractors must provide proof of federal work authorization verification through E-Verify compliance and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Professional Liability ($1,000,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Insurance ($5,000,000). The contract operates on an annual cycle with termination each December 31st and automatic renewal on January 1st, with an absolute termination date determined by the three-year multiyear structure. The specific contract award value and budget range are not disclosed in the available documentation and are typically established through the contractor's submitted Cost Proposal (Attachment A) as a not-to-exceed amount, with payment made within thirty days of invoice submission. The Chief Executive Officer or designee may approve Change Orders increasing the contract price up to twenty percent of the original amount, provided the increase does not exceed $100,000, with larger increases requiring Governing Authority approval.