Lifeguard Swimming Pool Equipment & Signage

The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department (PRCS) is conducting an informal selection procurement for lifeguard swimming pool equipment and signage through their eProcurement Portal. The specific procurement includes 10 Gator Rescue Tubes, 10 Pool Safety Signs (No Long Breath Holding), 10 No Running Signs, 10 Ring Buoys, 10 Ring Buoy Mounting Hooks, 4 Service Complete Test Kits, and 4 Ultimate EMS Backpacks for their Aquatics Program. The bid was released on May 11, 2023, with a question submission deadline of May 17, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of May 23, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The contract is scheduled to start on May 25, 2023, and end on June 30, 2023, with items to be delivered to Robinson Park Recreation Center by June 6, 2023. Evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest Grand Total Price submitted, with award made to responsive and responsible bidders. Vendors must provide a complete proposal including unit costs, total costs, and sales tax, with pricing valid from April 2023 to June 2023.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with an emphasis on equal employment opportunity and local business practices. Vendors will be required to submit additional documentation within 10 calendar days of notification, including a W-9, business license, required licenses or certifications, and insurance documents. The City of Pasadena has established equal employment opportunity requirements and expects vendors to potentially obtain a Pasadena Business License and adhere to the city's Living Wage Ordinance for contracts exceeding $25,000. Vendors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, with failure to include this identifier potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid. The procurement requires vendors to complete forms demonstrating relevant experience, including detailing up to five previous similar projects. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is funded by the City of Pasadena and appears to be a targeted purchase for specific aquatic safety equipment.