The Re-Bid of the Weston Park Pool Filtration Project

The City of Scranton Parks & Recreation Department is seeking proposals for the Re-Bid of the Weston Park Pool Filtration Project, a comprehensive pool system upgrade located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The procurement involves providing and installing a new filtration system that includes five Pentair large capacity commercial sand & gravel fiberglass filters, complete with necessary piping, valves, and components to create a fully operational system. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Weston Park Pool Complex, with proposals due by June 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. through the city's e-Procurement Portal. The project aims to complete the entire filtration system by August 2022, meeting PA Department of Health requirements and CDC's Model Aquatic Health Code standards. Proposal evaluation will occur on a time and materials, not-to-exceed fee basis, with bidders required to submit detailed cost proposals including hourly billing rates, total project fees, and potential expenses. The city will select the proposal most closely meeting project requirements, considering factors such as proposer's experience with pool projects, resources, ability to complete work professionally, project oversight capabilities, and overall project cost.

The procurement requires bidders to provide a 10% Bid Bond and Performance Bond, along with specific insurance coverage naming the City of Scranton as an additional insured. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must submit various affidavits including an Affirmative Action Certificate and Non-Collusion Affidavit. Prevailing wage rates are established for multiple construction trades, with hourly rates and fringe benefits varying by worker classification and effective date. For instance, asbestos and insulation workers' rates range from $32.48 to $45.03 per hour, with additional fringe benefits between $18.52 and $20.67. Though a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the requirement for a complete filtration system suggests a significant investment in upgrading the Weston Park Pool's infrastructure. The project is classified under building construction with contract serial number 22-0119, indicating a structured procurement process with clear labor and performance expectations.