Resurfacing Project- Jervey Gantt Pool Deck

The City of Ocala Recreation & Parks Department is seeking bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) REC260033 for a specialized pool deck resurfacing project at the Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center located at 2390 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida. The procurement involves comprehensive resurfacing services covering approximately 17,650 square feet, including the pool deck, breezeway, and restroom floors, utilizing a commercial-grade reinforced PVC membrane decking system or approved equivalent. Qualified bidders must be Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractors with a minimum of five years of experience in commercial pool deck resurfacing projects, holding valid state certification. The project requires substantial completion within 30 calendar days following a written Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to mobilize within 10 calendar days and having a maximum 4-week lead time for materials. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at the Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center, and bids are due by February 6, 2026. Additional project deliverables include replacing three sections of channel drain grate covers, pool depth markers, and providing a minimum five-year non-prorated warranty on materials and labor.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a 5 percent bid bond and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 combined Commercial Automotive Liability, and Workers' Compensation per Florida statutory requirements. Contractors are required to execute a minimum of 50 percent of work using their own forces and submit three references from comparable commercial pool deck resurfacing projects completed within the past five years. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project involves lump-sum pricing and requires compliance with Florida Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas and current Florida Building Code standards. Liquidated damages are set at $100 per calendar day beyond the specified completion date, and the work must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) of 0.42 when tested wet using the ANSI A326.3 method.