Constitution Park Pool Slide Replacement

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland, Maryland is requesting bids for provision and installation of a new two-flume water slide at Constitution Park Pool (City Project No. 2026-05B-RECR), with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope is a commercial pool water slide tower with two UV-resistant enclosed polyethylene slide flumes, each with minimum 250-pound capacity, minimum 12-foot height from pool deck, and minimum 33-foot sliding length. The slide must fit within one of two alternative site configurations: 30 feet × 45 feet with 3.5-foot minimum water depth, or 30 feet × 30 feet with 4-foot minimum water depth. The contractor must furnish and install all appurtenances including supports, stairs, railing, plumbing, and pumps. All materials and workmanship must comply with Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials (July 2023), COMAR 09.12.63, and applicable state and federal requirements. A minimum 1-year manufacturer's structural warranty and 5-year workmanship warranty are required. The slide must include a lifeguard seating platform and locked 120-volt exterior power outlet with electrical components meeting all applicable regulations.

The contract duration is 60 calendar days, with substantial completion required by April 1, 2027. Liquidated damages are $200 per calendar day for missed deadline. Award notification will issue within 90 days of bid opening; the successful bidder must execute contract and performance bond within 10 calendar days of award. Evaluation is on a lowest responsive and responsible bidder basis. A proposal guaranty of at least 5 percent of the bid amount and performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required. The contractor must provide workers' compensation insurance as required by Maryland law and commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), commercial auto liability ($1 million), and commercial excess liability ($1 million). Questions close September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via online Q&A portal. Bids open virtually at 2:00 p.m. on September 30, 2026 through the City's Beacon solicitation website.