R&P Lincoln Pool Resurfacing 2026

The City of Columbus, Ohio Department of Recreation & Parks is requesting bids for resurfacing of Lincoln Pool under IFB, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection on September 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Lincoln Pool, 570 Woodrow Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207.

The scope encompasses resurfacing of the dive well, main leisure pool, slide splash zone, stairs, and lap lanes, including surface preparation and epoxy pool paint application with detailed finishing work. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year comprehensive workmanship warranty covering the epoxy paint application against peeling, bubbling, or delamination caused by faulty application or preparation. All products used must be approved by the City of Columbus, and the warranty is contingent upon the facility maintaining standard operational water chemistry parameters as required by the local Department of Public Health.

The responsible wage requirement is $21.37 per hour, and contractors must provide adequate and affordable health insurance benefits to all employees performing the work. All contractors and subcontractors must obtain valid contract compliance certification numbers within seven business days of bid submission; failure to do so may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. The City encourages participation of certified minority and female-owned businesses.

Bids should be emailed to Mike Issari at nmissari@columbus.gov with the subject line "Lincoln Pool Resurfacing 2026 Bid - Company Name." Questions must be submitted to nmissari@columbus.gov prior to September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time.