RFP 26-PR01, Pool Services Provider

The City of Milton, located in Fulton County, Georgia, is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-PR01 seeking a qualified pool services provider to operate and maintain two pools at Milton City Park and Preserve: a 25-yard, six-lane competition pool with a capacity of 108,000 gallons and a children's wading pool. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive pool operations including opening and closing procedures, daily maintenance, chemical management compliant with Fulton County Health Department standards, certified lifeguard services, gate attendant staffing, janitorial services, restroom cleaning, and equipment repair. Pool operations commence May 1st annually, with the facility open to the general public from the Saturday prior to Memorial Day through the day following Labor Day, during summer hours of 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with staffing requirements ranging from one to two lifeguards based on day and time period. The RFP evaluation will be based on proposal response quality (40 points maximum), cost of services (30 points maximum), lifeguard scheduling alignment with City needs (10 points maximum), references (10 points maximum), and experience with recreation departments (10 points maximum). Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by January 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST, with written questions due by December 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST and contract award anticipated February 16, 2026. The initial contract term runs from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026, with four optional one-year renewal periods available for a maximum contract duration of five years.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions mentioned in this procurement; however, all contractors must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and provide notarized affidavits confirming compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, as well as maintain a business license with the City of Milton and comply with all federal and state employment laws. Contractors must provide proof of insurance with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit for commercial general liability and automobile liability, along with professional liability coverage, workers' compensation, and commercial umbrella liability. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the procurement documentation, and no existing contractor integration requirements are specified. The cost proposal must include a total Year One price, hourly rates for lifeguards and gate attendants, and any annual escalator percentage, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP summary. Short-listed offerors may be required to provide oral presentations or product demonstrations at their own expense, and the City reserves the right to request a "best and final offer" based on price alone.