Waterslide restoration

The City of Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department in Wisconsin issued a Request for Bids (RFB22-PRF07) for a comprehensive restoration project of a 220-foot waterslide and stair tower located at the Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform detailed restoration services including complete disassembly and evaluation of all waterslide components, replacement of defective parts with new hot dip galvanized steel, replacement of aluminum stair treads with nonskid adhesive surfaces, and laser-cut galvanized steel bracket installations. Specific restoration requirements include reassembling the waterslide with new gaskets, removing failed coatings through sanding and diamond grinding, applying two coats of marine-grade polyester gelcoat on the slide's interior surface, and recaulking all slide seams using Sikaflex291. Bids were due by 2:00 p.m. on January 3, 2022, at the City Clerk's Office, with the project completion deadline set for June 6, 2022. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder, with the City reserving the right to reject any bids and investigate bidder qualifications for up to 60 days following the bid opening.

The solicitation did not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders were required to submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of the bid amount and be prepared to execute performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the bid amount within ten days of the Notice of Award. Contractors must comply with Federal and State OSHA requirements, Davis-Bacon, and Wisconsin prevailing wage laws. Insurance requirements were comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and umbrella liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence. Liquidated damages of $500 per day would be assessed for each day the project exceeds the June 6, 2022 completion date. While the specific budget was not disclosed, the detailed restoration requirements and comprehensive contract provisions suggest a significant investment in rehabilitating the waterslide infrastructure at the Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center.