Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center Competition Pool Renewal

Calvert County Government is requesting proposals from qualified commercial swimming pool contractors to renew the interior of the competition pool at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, with technical and price proposals due August 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 4, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The scope encompasses full removal of existing cementitious pool finish systems and bond coats, inspection and repair of the pool shell, preservation or selective replacement of submerged tile racing lines and targets, renewal of expansion joints, preparation and resetting of embedded fittings, installation of a new compatible bond coat and Traditional White Plaster finish, and provision of a project-specific filling and startup plan with twenty-eight days of technical support during the County-performed startup period. The competition pool measures approximately 168 feet 2.5 inches by 75 feet 1 inch, covers approximately 12,897 square feet, and holds approximately 639,345 gallons.

Qualification requirements are substantial: the prime contractor must demonstrate at least five years of documented experience with commercial public-pool plaster renewal projects or ten years of mixed residential and commercial experience, with Form 4 documentation of at least five successfully completed projects in the previous five years including at least one commercial project. Three professional references are required, with at least one from a commercial project. Key personnel must include a finish installer and foreman trained and approved by the proposed finish manufacturer, plus a National Plasterers Council/PHTA-certified startup technician. The contractor must hold a Maryland General Contractor License and be in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.

Security and insurance obligations are comprehensive: bid bond at 5% of contract value; Labor and Material Bonds and Performance Bonds each at 100% of contract value; Maintenance Bond at 2% of the total base bid price for two years following project acceptance; Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate; Automobile Liability of $1 million per accident; Workers Compensation per Maryland statute; and Builder's Risk Insurance for the full contract amount.

Demolition commences on or about September 15, 2026, with all work including the twenty-eight-day startup support and final inspection certified complete by October 20, 2026. Written questions are due August 7, 2026 by 2:30 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals remain binding for 160 calendar days following the opening date unless extended by mutual consent.