On Call Pool Motor

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Aquatics Department is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) for an on-call pool pump and motor service contract covering their indoor and outdoor pools located at the Gresham, Oregon campus. The procurement seeks a primary and alternate contractor to provide comprehensive service, repair, and maintenance for pool pumps and motors, with an initial three-year contract term and potential for two additional one-year renewals. Specific deliverables include immediate priority projects and annual pump and motor replacements, with detailed specifications provided for the existing equipment. Evaluation criteria will weight pricing at 40% of the total score, contractor experience at 50%, and references at 10%, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of bidder capabilities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2023, with bid submissions due by 2:30 pm on June 29, 2023. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in pool equipment maintenance and be prepared to meet rigorous insurance requirements, including $1 million in commercial general liability and automobile liability coverage, as well as workers' compensation insurance.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified service providers with demonstrated expertise in pool equipment maintenance. The successful contractor(s) will be selected based on providing the best overall value to MHCC, with a focus on technical competence, pricing, and proven performance. The solicitation covers multiple pool pumps and motors, suggesting a potentially significant service contract, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation. The multi-year contract structure indicates an anticipated ongoing relationship with the selected service provider(s), with the potential for substantial cumulative value over the initial three-year term plus potential extensions. Contractors will need to be prepared to service various pool pump and motor models, demonstrating flexibility and technical depth in their proposed approach to maintenance and repair services.