R&P Driving Park Pool Resurfacing 2026

The City of Columbus Department of Recreation & Parks is requesting bids for pool resurfacing at Driving Park Pool, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on September 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the facility (1100 Rhoads Avenue, Columbus, Ohio). The City encourages certified minority and female business enterprise participation but does not require it.

The scope covers surface preparation (blasting, grinding, pressure washing, cleaning, and etching) and application of two coats of Ramuc Hi-Build Epoxy Pool Paint in white for floor surfaces and black for lane lines and wall targets across the dive well, main leisure pool, slide splash zone, stairs, and lap lanes at Lincoln Pool. Work includes caulking of joints and cracks and carries a minimum one-year comprehensive workmanship warranty against peeling, bubbling, or delamination. All products require City approval prior to application.

Contractors and subcontractors must obtain valid contract compliance certification numbers within seven business days of bid submission. All workers must be paid a responsible wage of $21.37 per hour with adequate and affordable health insurance benefits. Bids must be submitted as a lump-sum price for all labor, materials, and services. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026.

Questions are due September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to Mike Issari at nmissari@columbus.gov; responses will be issued as written addenda. Bids should be emailed to the same address with subject line "Driving Park Pool Resurfacing 2026 Bid - Company Name."