Pool CO2 Tank Rental

Charles County Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids under ITB PCTR-2627 for Pool CO2 tank rental, delivery, replacement, and refill services at North Point High School, Henry E. Lackey High School, and St. Charles High School, with questions due November 18, 2026 and bids due December 10, 2026. No set-aside applies, though the solicitation states that Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond. The purchasing department in La Plata, Maryland, will open bids.

Services are as-needed and require the vendor to furnish all equipment, labor, transportation, permits, and materials to keep CO2 supplied for pool water chemistry. The Aquatics Director or designee coordinates services. Required work includes delivery of 50-pound CO2 tanks to the three schools every 4 to 6 weeks and bulk CO2 delivery to St. Charles High School on a 21-day replenishment cycle for a 450-gallon permanent storage tank. Deliveries occur Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding school holidays, and must be inside deliveries with no tailgate service. Vendors must be licensed to do business in Maryland, have at least five years of successful experience providing similar services, and carry insurance including commercial general liability, business auto liability, and workers compensation, with Charles County Public Schools named as additional insured.

The contract runs one year with four one-year renewal options at the district's discretion. Multiple awards are possible if the district deems them in its best interest. Pricing must be fully burdened and all-inclusive, FOB Destination with all freight included, and bid prices remain valid for 90 days after opening. Contract prices are fixed for one year from the initial start date. Renewal increases are limited to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area and require written request at renewal. Fuel adjustments are not permitted, and payment is net 30 days following satisfactory performance and acceptance.