City Pools - Opening, Closing, and Winterization - REBID

The City of Scranton is soliciting sealed bids to provide seasonal pool services for four municipal outdoor pools. The contractor must winterize each pool by November 1 (antifreeze, covering, chemical treatment, equipment removal) and reopen them by May 10 (the following spring) with full restoration of covers, ladders, handrails, and splash elements. The contract is a one‑year fixed‑term agreement; bids are submitted electronically through the city’s e‑procurement portal. A non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026. All questions must be submitted by September 28, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications. • Scope: Winterization and opening of four city pools (Weston Field, Nay Aug, Weston Park, Connell Park). • Deliverables: Blow‑out lines, antifreeze, filter plugs, removal/installation of railings, ladders, splash elements, chemical treatment, pool covers. • Timeline: Winterization completed by Nov 1; opening completed by May 10. • Contract length: 1 year, fixed term. • Submission: Electronic bid due Sep 30, 2026 10:00 AM. • Pre‑bid meeting: Sep 24, 2026 (optional). • Required bonds: 10 % bid bond; 100 % performance and payment bonds at award. • Insurance: Minimum $1 M general liability, $500 k employer liability, etc.