Letter of Interest - Water Safety and Swim Instruction Partnership

The City of Scranton is seeking a partner to provide water safety and swim instruction services. The selected respondent will be required to provide certified swim instructors and water safety professionals who share the city's commitment to water safety and water confidence for all individuals. The scope of work includes water safety education, lifeguard certification or re-certification classes, and other beneficial community initiatives. The respondent must have at least 5 years of experience in providing similar services and must be duly registered with the applicable federal, state, or local oversight body(s). The city requires the successful respondent to carry liability insurance and to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment opportunities. • The respondent must provide a letter of interest that includes information about their lifeguard certification(s), years of experience, and protocol for evaluating lifeguard performance and readiness. • The respondent must also provide a statement of their insurance coverage and a certificate of insurance. • The city reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to negotiate with those respondents deemed finalists. • The city will evaluate the responses based on the following criteria: completeness and quality of the response, responsiveness to the requirements set forth in the solicitation, professional qualifications and experience, proposed work plan, and project fee and per hour rate for staff.