Recreation Contract Instructors (Dance)

The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking qualified individuals, organizations, and firms to serve as recreation contract instructors, specifically for dance programming across multiple age groups and skill levels. The procurement opportunity encompasses instruction for diverse dance styles including Ballet, Ballroom, Cultural Dances, Dance Fitness, Folklorico, Hip Hop, Jazz, Line Dance, Lyrical, and Tap, targeting Tiny Tots, Youth, Adult, and Senior demographics. Proposed class schedules indicate operational hours ranging from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM across weekdays and Saturdays, with structured time blocks for each age category. Potential contractors must complete several mandatory forms including a Relevant Experience Form demonstrating prior project history, a Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and a Unique Entity Identifier form. The contract opportunity was posted on February 20, 2025, with a proposal due date of June 28, 2023, requiring comprehensive documentation of organizational structure, workforce composition, and professional qualifications. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize instructors' previous experience, ability to deliver high-quality programming across multiple dance genres, and capacity to serve diverse community age groups.

The solicitation appears open to various organizational types, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the documentation. Potential contractors must comply with Pasadena's Taxpayer Protection Amendment, which requires detailed disclosure of organizational leadership, trustees, directors, and individuals with significant financial interest. The Master Services Contract template suggests potential multi-year engagement with compensation structured as either a fixed maximum amount or direct labor costs plus approved expenses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the dance instruction opportunity implies a substantial investment in community recreational programming. Contractors will be required to maintain appropriate insurance, adhere to prevailing wage laws, comply with equal employment opportunity practices, and potentially integrate with the City of Pasadena's existing technological infrastructure. The documentation suggests the city seeks flexible, professional instructors capable of delivering high-quality, diverse dance education across multiple age groups and skill levels.