FY27 Aquatics Instructors

The Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF), a department within the City of Boston, is requesting quotations for aquatics instructors to plan and facilitate aquatic fitness classes at pools throughout the BCYF network, with proposals due September 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The procurement contains six distinct service categories evaluated and awarded separately: Aqua Aerobics (general), Deep and Shallow Water Zumba, Water Yoga & Pilates, Aqua Stretching and Aqua Tai Chi, Aqua Interval Training or Aqua Circuit Training or Aqua Tabata or Aqua Boot Camp, and Aqua Cycling.

Bidders must clearly indicate which categories they are responding to and may decline specific categories by selecting a "No Bid" checkbox. Instructors must be qualified, certified, and experienced. Services are delivered at BCYF pool locations, with primary administrative contact at 1483 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120.

Quotations must be submitted through the City of Boston Supplier Portal or via hard-copy paper package to the City of Boston Procurement Office at One City Hall Square, Room 808, Boston, MA 02201. All responses are subject to City of Boston Standard Contract General Conditions, including CORI policy certification, debarment and suspension status certification, and tax law compliance. Bidders must affirm they are not currently debarred or suspended by federal, state, or local government. The contract is contingent on availability of appropriations as certified by the City Auditor. Questions should be directed to Naida I. Faria at naida.faria@boston.gov.