Pool Water Maintenance Services

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Purchasing Division is requesting bids for Pool Water Maintenance Services under RFB-17DPR-358, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of four years of verifiable experience maintaining pools with capacities of 100,000 gallons or greater and hold a current Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certificate.

The scope encompasses seasonal startup procedures, weekly chemical testing and monitoring, equipment maintenance, and emergency service calls for outdoor pools, indoor pools, and spray parks at multiple locations throughout Marion County. Services are priced separately for outdoor pool startup, indoor pool startup, weekly outdoor and indoor pool maintenance, spray park services, and hourly service calls during weekday business hours, after-hours weekdays, and weekends.

The contract term is two years with potential renewal under the same terms and conditions subject to governing body approval. The contract may be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation and other City departments and agencies. Pyle's Pools Inc. currently holds the incumbent contract (Contract 18332).

All bids must include U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE documentation, commercial pool experience verification, and warranty statements. Bidders must possess appropriate liability insurance; no bid or performance bonds are required. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract term, though an escalator clause permits up to 5% annual increases if supported by documented cost justification.

Questions are due October 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to Room 1522 of the City-County Building (200 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204) by 9:30 a.m., with late bids accepted in Room 1560 until 10:00 a.m. Contact Ryan Cox at (317) 327-3577 for inquiries.