Close/Open Botsford Municipal Pool

The City of Livonia Parks and Recreation Department is requesting quotes for closing and opening Botsford Municipal Pool located at 19444 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan, with quotes due August 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Closing work must be completed by September 20, 2026, and opening work must be completed during the week of May 24, 2027, with the pool ready for operation by June 3, 2027.

Contractors must demonstrate experience servicing at least five similar-sized pools prior to 2026. Closing scope includes draining the pool, winterizing plumbing and heaters, and removing and storing equipment including guard rails, ladders, ADA pool lifts with batteries, and climbing walls. Opening scope includes draining and cleaning the pool within a continuous 12-hour period, cleaning the pool surface with muriatic acid solution, inspecting and cleaning gutter and filter systems, inspecting main drain covers, repairing cracking tile and loose Marcite, filling the pool, balancing water chemistry, reinstalling equipment, and placing the system in operation.

Bidders must submit separate lump-sum quotes for closing and opening costs on BidNet with the specification document attached. The opening lump-sum includes materials for 10 square feet of tile repair, 10 square feet of Marcite repair, and 5 steps. Additional material costs for repairs exceeding these thresholds must be itemized separately. All water for cleaning and filling is provided by the City; contractors are responsible for waste disposal from draining.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability and automobile insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, and must file certificates of insurance with the City before work commences. Award is contingent upon providing proof of insurance prior to starting work. Site visits may be scheduled with Becky Burnard at (734) 466-2925 or rburnard@livonia.gov.