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Bid Title

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)? FOR THE OPERATION OF THE? CITY OF MARIETTA'S AQUATIC CENTER

Issuing Agency

Marietta city

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Mar 24, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 7, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)  FOR THE OPERATION OF THE  CITY OF MARIETTA'S AQUATIC CENTER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FOR THE OPERATION OF THE

CITY OF MARIETTA'S AQUATIC CENTER

1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Marietta is seeking to obtain a qualified service provider to operate the City of Marietta Family Aquatic Center for the 2026 pool season.  The successful “Provider” shall be required to do all things necessary to open, operate and staff the aquatic center with qualified staff.  The Provider shall have the option to extend the contract, upon the same terms and conditions, for one (1) additional pool season, to-wit: the 2027 pool season upon acceptance and the express written agreement of the City of Marietta.

2. GENERAL OVERVIEW AND PROVISIONS
The following sections describe the basic rules governing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

2.1. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to seek proposals that meet the specifications listed in Section 4 (aquatic management) of this RFP.  It is the City of Marietta's intention to select the proposal which best meets its anticipated needs at the lowest cost.  All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Criteria listed in Section 3, Paragraph 3.10 of this RFP.

2.2. SCOPE OF THE RFP
This RFP is not an offer to purchase, but a request to receive proposals to operate the City of Marietta's Aquatic Center.  It contains instructions for proposal responses and requirements that must be met for eligibility. The City of Marietta reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
Although the aquatic management provider must submit a proposal for the entire RFP, the City of Marietta reserves the right to accept or reject any part or segment of the total proposal.  Providers may be excluded from further considerations for failure to fully comply with the specifications of this RFP.  It is each Provider's responsibility to read the entire RFP and submit completed RFP responses by the required dates indicated in Section 2, Paragraph 2.4 of this Document.

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EXHIBIT C

Request for Proposals (RFP)

For the Operation of the City of Marietta's Aquatic Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1

2. GENERAL OVERVIEW AND PROVISIONS ................................................................................ 1

2.1. Purpose of this Request for Proposal ......................................................................... 1

2.2. Scope of the RFP ......................................................................................................... 1

2.3. Laws .............................................................................................................................. 1

2.4. Project Schedule ......................................................................................................... 2

3. THE RFP PROCESS …….............................................................................................................. 2

3.1. Provider Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 2

3.2. Provider Inquiries .......................................................................................................... 2

3.3. Submitting Proposals ................................................................................................... 3

3.4. Preparation of Proposal .............................................................................................. 3

3.5. QUESTIONS & Interviews During Selection Period .................................................... 4

3.6. Awarding of Contract ................................................................................................. 5

3.7. Identification of RFP Terms .......................................................................................... 5

3.8. Evaluation Criteria ....................................................................................................... 5

3.9. Bonds ............................................................................................................................ 6

3.10. Consideration .............................................................................................................. 6

4. Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 6

4.1. Operations of Aquatic Center ................................................................................... 6

4.2. Repair/ Maintenance ................................................................................................. 9

5. Contract Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................ 9

5.1. Scope of Services ...................................................................................................... 10

5.2. Term of Agreement ................................................................................................... 10

5.3. Compensation ........................................................................................................... 10

5.4. Payments to Successful Provider ............................................................................. 10

5.5. Insurance .................................................................................................................... 10

5.6. Indemnification .......................................................................................................... 11

5.7. Assignment ................................................................................................................. 11

5.8. Subcontractor ............................................................................................................ 11

5.9. Termination/Breach ................................................................................................... 12

5.10. Termination Without Cause ...................................................................................... 13

5.11. Mutual Termination .................................................................................................... 13

5.12. Continuing Obligations ............................................................................................. 13

5.13. Waiver ......................................................................................................................... 14

5.14. Amendment ............................................................................................................... 14

5.15. Non-Discrimination .................................................................................................... 14

5.16. Applicable Law ......................................................................................................... 14

5.17. Independent Status of Operator ............................................................................. 14

5.18. Compliance ............................................................................................................... 14

5.19. Notice ......................................................................................................................... 15

5.20. Integration .................................................................................................................. 15

5.21. Severability ................................................................................................................. 15

5.22. Conflict of Interest ..................................................................................................... 15

5.23. Warranties ................................................................................................................... 15

5.24. Successors and Assigns ............................................................................................. 16

5.25. Liquidated Damages ................................................................................................ 16

Appendix A

City of Marietta Proposal

City of Marietta, Ohio

Request for Proposals (RFP)

For the Operation of the City of Marietta's Aquatic Center

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FOR THE OPERATION OF THE

CITY OF MARIETTA'S AQUATIC CENTER

1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Marietta is seeking to obtain a qualified service provider to operate the City of

Marietta Family Aquatic Center for the 2026 pool season. The successful “Provider” shall be

required to do all things necessary to open, operate and staff the aquatic center with

qualified staff. The Provider shall have the option to extend the contract, upon the same

terms and conditions, for one (1) additional pool season, to-wit: the 2027 pool season upon

acceptance and the express written agreement of the City of Marietta.

2. GENERAL OVERVIEW AND PROVISIONS

The following sections describe the basic rules governing the Request for Proposal (RFP)

process.

2.1. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to seek proposals that meet the specifications

listed in Section 4 (aquatic management) of this RFP. It is the City of Marietta's intention to

select the proposal which best meets its anticipated needs at the lowest cost. All proposals

will be evaluated in accordance with the Criteria listed in Section 3, Paragraph 3.10 of this

RFP.

2.2. SCOPE OF THE RFP

This RFP is not an offer to purchase, but a request to receive proposals to operate the City of

Marietta's Aquatic Center. It contains instructions for proposal responses and requirements

that must be met for eligibility. The City of Marietta reserves the right to accept or reject any

or all proposals.

Although the aquatic management provider must submit a proposal for the entire RFP, the

City of Marietta reserves the right to accept or reject any part or segment of the total

proposal. Providers may be excluded from further considerations for failure to fully comply

with the specifications of this RFP. It is each Provider's responsibility to read the entire RFP and

submit completed RFP responses by the required dates indicated in Section 2, Paragraph 2.4

of this Document.

2.3. LAWS

2.3.1. All laws of the United States and the State of Ohio, and the Codified Ordinances of the

City of Marietta in so far as they apply, are made a part hereof.

2.3.2. This RFP, and any subsequent contract as a result of this RFP, will be governed by and

construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Ohio.

2.3.3. The Provider must provide a disclosure of any pending or threatened court actions

and/or claims against the Provider, parent company or subsidiaries. This information will not

necessarily be cause for rejection of the proposal; however, withholding the information may

be cause to reject the proposal

Request for Proposals (RFP)

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2.4. PROJECT SCHEDULE

The City of Marietta anticipates adhering to the following RFP schedule. This schedule may

be modified by the City of Marietta, at its sole discretion. The City of Marietta will attempt to

inform Providers of any changes in the schedule.

Table 1. Project Schedule

Action

Proposed Timeline

Proposed Provider RFP presented

to City Council

RFP Issued and Advertised

Pre-Bid Meeting

Bids Due

Bid Opening

March 19, 2026

March 20, 2026

March 27, 2026 11AM

April 7, 2026 11AM

April 7, 2026, 11AM

Proposed Provider selected bid introduced to City

Council

April 16, 2026

3. THE RFP PROCESS

This section provides particular instructions for various steps in the RFP process. All Providers

should pay particular attention to paragraphs 3.4.4.5 Operations Plan, 3.8 Evaluation Criteria,

and Section 4, the Specifications. All Providers must provide an operational plan explaining

how they will provide the services set out in the Specifications. This plan will be judged

according to the Evaluation Criteria stated in Section 3, Paragraph 3.8.

3.1. PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES

All Providers are responsible for being thoroughly familiar with all provisions of this RFP, any

subsequent addenda, the facilities involved and the specifications contained herein. The

failure of the Provider to do the foregoing does not relieve the Provider from any obligation

with respect to the proposal submitted.

3.2. PROVIDER INQUIRIES

3.2.1

All inquiries concerning this RFP, the facilities involved or the specifications should be

directed to:

City of Marietta

Mayor’s Office

301 Putnam Street

Marietta, Ohio 45750

Phone: 740-373-1387

Email: stevewetz@mariettaoh.net

3.2.2. A Tour of the facility will be scheduled upon request to the City of Marietta, Ohio

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3.2.3. Please call the Safety Service Director at (740) 373-1387 to arrange a tour of this facility.

3.3. SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

3.3.1. All proposals must be complete, including cost information and signatures by a

Provider's representative authorized to bind the firm, corporation or partnership or other

business entity. Any proposal to offer an alternative to meet the requirements must be noted

and explained as to how the alternative offered will meet the intent of the RFP. Any proposal

which is incomplete, conditional, contingent, obscure, or which contains irregularities of any

kind, may be rejected. Proposals not received by the specific date and time will be rejected.

3.3.2. No person, firm or corporation shall be allowed to make or file more than one (1)

proposal for the same work, unless alternate proposals are called for. A person, firm or

corporation who has submitted a sub proposal to a Provider, or who has quoted prices on

materials to a Provider, may submit a sub proposal or quote prices to other Providers.

3.3.3. In submitting a proposal, the Provider affirms that the proposal is genuine and not

collusive or a sham and that the Provider is not financially interested in, or otherwise affiliated

in a business way with any other Provider on the same contract.

3.3.4. In submitting a proposal, the Provider affirms that all statements contained in the

proposal are true and accurate.

3.4. PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL

The preparation of a proposal must not deviate from the noted requirements and should

provide clear and concise information to satisfy the requirements.

3.4.1. Proposal Cost - Costs incurred developing proposals are to be entirely borne by the

Providers and will not be reimbursed under any circumstances. All supporting documentation

and manuals submitted with this proposal will become the property of the City of Marietta.

All proposals and associated documents are public record.

3.4.2. Number of Copies - One (1) signed original proposal must be received in the office of

the Mayor of the City of Marietta, 301 Putnam Street, Marietta, Ohio, 45750 up to the hour of

11:00 A.M. on April 7,2026.

3.4.3. Authorized Recipient of Proposal - Send All Bid proposal materials to:

Safety Service Director

City of Marietta

301 Putnam Street

Marietta, Ohio 45750

Envelopes should be clearly marked as follows:

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services

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