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Bid Title

Currents Aquatics Center Pool and Spa Plaster Refinish 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Missoula

Location

Montana

Published Date

Apr 20, 2026

Closing Date

May 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Currents Aquatics Center Pool and Spa Plaster Refinish 2026
Category:	Building/Facilities Construction
Status:	Open

Description: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PLASTER AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW PLASTER FINISH FOR THE CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER The City of Missoula Parks and Recreation Department (City) is asking for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the demolition and disposal of the existing plaster and to provide and install a new plaster finish to the pool and spa at the Currents Aquatics Center, located at 600 Cregg Ln, Missoula, MT 59801. The City will select one (1) Supplier to provide the equipment, materials, and labor for the project outlined in this request. Work is to include the demolition of the existing plaster and the installation of a commercial grade pool plaster for the existing pool and spa within the selected time frame of the annual closure of the facility. More details will be provided in the Scope of Work. A complete set of the RFP documents including a description of the services to be provided, the minimum content, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, may be obtained on the City website: http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids . Select “All other Bids, RFPs & RFQs.” Scope of Work Facility Description & Project History Currents Aquatics Center is an indoor water park at 600 Cregg Ln in Missoula, Montana. Original construction was completed in June of 2006 and opened to the public. The pool and spa are made of a Gunite shell with a Diamond Brite plaster finish to waterproof it. The pool consists of a shallow play area, lap lanes, and a slide plunge area with depths ranging from 0” to 8’-6”. Both the pool and spa have a tile coping around the water line and some tile accents underwater. The pool also has a stainless-steel gutter/coping in some areas. This will be the first time the pool and spa have been fully replastered since opening to the public in 2006. A plaster finished pool shell typically has around a 15-year life span but with extreme care and some light patching we have been able to stretch that life span by 5 years. Now it is in need of a fresh plaster finish. Where we have had to patch has worn thin and rust from the rebar continues to seep through despite our best efforts to seal it off from exposure to the water. In other places the Gunite has started to show and overall, the plaster has lost its bright color and clean look. This is all general wear and tear of a plaster finished pool and ours is coming to the end of its life span. The project will be set to take place in our scheduled 3-week shutdown of Currents, from August 22, 2026, through Sept 12, 2026. Time is of the essence in this contract. Therefore, the Contractor shall prosecute the work regularly and uninterruptedly with such force as to complete the work within the contract time and to minimize the effects on the regular function of the facility. While the Pool area will be closed to the public, the lobby and offices attached to the building will be functioning regularly. Staff will be on-site during work hours to complete other projects and will work with contractor to ensure these projects do not slow or limit Contractor’s operations. Work to be Performed by the Selected Bidder Pool and Spa: 1. Equipment Removal: Contractor shall remove and safely store all pool toys, ropes, towers, ladders, fiberglass bear slide feature and other equipment in cooperation with facility staff. Staff will help to find storage on-site. 2. Surface Preparation: a. The facility will drain pool and spa following local environmental discharge protocols. Draining will commence on Aug 21, 2026, at the regular closure time for the pool. Draining should be complete by 5 p.m. on August 22, 2026. b. Contractor will perform a “tap test” to identify and remove all loose, hollow, scaling, bubbling or delaminated plaster. c. Contractor will Grind/Cut down existing plaster 6 inches below the waterline tile and the tile on the pool bottom to create a notched header, allowing the new plaster to “feather” in flush with the tile. d. Contractor will Grind/Cut down/ chip out existing plaster around the water features (pipe spray features and ground geysers) and plaster over the bolt connections to ensure a smooth layer on top of the bolts. e. Bonding: Contractor will apply a professional grade submerged primer/bonding agent. (Multicoat or similar) to the entire cleaned shell to ensure adhesion of the new finish. 3. Structural & Tile Repairs a. For all rust spots, the contractor shall chip out concrete to 1 inch behind the rebar, cut back oxidized metal, clean & treat ends with a corrosion inhibitor epoxy or sealant and patch with waterproof hydraulic cement. b. Inspect and replace all broken or loose waterline and underwater tiles with matching commercial grade tiles. c. Inspect the grout lines on the existing pool tile and regrout any areas that display degradation of the grout using an epoxy based white grout. d. Safety Tile Break Line Installation: Contractor will install a 2-inch wide, about 32 foot long, safety marker tile line in the pool bottom and sides in the beach entry pool. i. The tile shall be flush with the level of the pool shell ii. Tile break line shall consist of 1-inch, non-slip rated tile (wet DCOF of .6 or R12 or approved equal) that is rated for submerged environment, and which has similar slip resistance to the plaster on either side of it. iii. This tile line shall be a 2-inch wide, continuous contrasting line to serve as a visual marker of where the pool depth tends to be enough that a toddler can be drawn into deeper water by the flow of the water. iv. Tile shall be dark blue to match the existing safety break line in the lap pool. Submittal required to approve color. v. This line will be installed where the facility currently uses a buoyed rope as a depth indicator. e. Fittings: Inspect all wall and floor returns. Repair or replace any cracked or broken fittings as needed. 4. Surfacing & Finish: a. Sand down existing stains and seal “problem areas” susceptible to weeping or moisture migration. b. Apply new PebbleSheen or Diamond Brite plaster (or approved equal). Contractor shall provide Facility with color options to decide on the plaster. Submittal required to approve color. i. Maintain a minimum thickness of ½ inch. ii. Finish must be smooth, uniform and free of trowel marks or sharp edges. 5. Refill all vessels with water (working with facility to accomplish) and start up the new plaster as per manufacturer recommendation including acid finish with brushing and then balance chemicals before starting pumps. 6. Re-install facility equipment (ladders, ropes, bear slide, etc.) 7. Sweep and dispose of all demolition and construction refuse leaving a turnkey environment. 8. All acid bath and other plaster cure steps shall be completed no later than Wednesday, Sept 9 to allow Facility the necessary time to balance the water, filter and heat in anticipation of Saturday, Sept 12 reopen to the public. 9. Contractor shall take steps to limit negative effects of acid bath on the pipe spray features. 10. Facility recognizes that brushing may be necessary after reopening, due to the tight schedule. It is understood that brushing may be required twice (2x) daily for fourteen consecutive days to remove plaster dust. Facility accepts this as their responsibility, but requests formal training so that it is accomplished correctly and does not affect the warranty. SEE ENTIRE BID PACKAGE AT: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/80829/FINAL-2026-Currents-Aquatics-Center-Plaster-Refinish-RFP-Bid-Package Publication Date/Time: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Missoulian April 23 and 30, May 7, 2026 Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2026 4:00 PM Submittal Information: Parks & Recreation Admin. Building, 600 Cregg Ln, Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Myles Wilson Contact Person: Myles Wilson, wilsonm@ci.missoula.mt.us, 406-830-4145 Plan & Spec Available: SEE ENTIRE BID PACKAGE AT: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/80829/FINAL-2026-Currents-Aquatics-Center-Plaster-Refinish-RFP-Bid-Package Business Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm Special Requirements: Construction is expected to be scheduled and completed within the 3-week time frame of the designated closure of the facility. The closure will take place from August 22, 2026, through September 12, 2026. More timeline details will be included in the Scope of Work. A Liquidated Damages Clause will be included in the Agreement based on calculated revenue loss per day should the project go past the allotted time frame. Related Documents: FINAL 2026 Currents Aquatics Center Plaster Refinish RFP Bid Package

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Currents Aquatics Center

Pool and Spa Plaster Refinish 2026

Missoula MT

Request For Proposal (RFP)

For Demolition of Existing Plaster and

Installation of New Plaster

Prepared by City of Missoula

Parks & Recreation Department

Missoula, Montana

INDEX

Project- Currents Aquatics Center Pool and Spa Plaster Refinish 2026

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Request For Proposal Documents

• Invitation to Suppliers: pg. 3

• Instructions to Suppliers: pg. 3-8

o Scope of Work: pg. 4-5

o Pre Bid Site Inspection: pg. 6

o Suppliers Checklist: pg. 8

• Bid Bond: pg. 9-10

• Draft Contract Agreement: pg. 11-16

• Performance Bond: pg. 17-19

• Payment Bond: pg. 20-22

• State of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates: pg. 23-43

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PLASTER AND INSTALLATION

OF A NEW PLASTER FINISH FOR THE CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER

The City of Missoula Parks and Recreation Department (City) is asking for Request for Proposals (RFP) for

the demolition and disposal of the existing plaster and to provide and install a new plaster finish to the pool

and spa at the Currents Aquatics Center, located at 600 Cregg Ln Missoula, MT 59801. The City will select

one (1) Supplier to provide the equipment, materials, and labor for the project outlined in this request.

Work is to include the demolition of the existing plaster and the installation of a commercial grade pool

plaster for the existing pool and spa within the selected time frame of the annual closure of the facility.

More details will be provided in the Scope of Work.

A complete set of the RFP documents including a description of the services to be provided, the minimum

content, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, may be obtained on the City w ebsite:

http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids. Select “All other Bids, RFPs & RFQs”

SUBMITTAL

Proposals must be submitted by 4:00pm Local Time May 15, 2026. Suppliers shall submit proposals to

Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 600 Cregg Ln Missoula, MT 59801. Attn: Myles Wilson

Questions concerning the bid should be directed to:

Myles Wilson | p: 406-830-4145 | e: wilsonw@ci.missoula.mt.us

Questions submitted after 12:00pm (noon), local time on May 11, 2026 are not guaranteed to be answered

before the due date and time.

The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all proposals, and if all are

rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such and award as in the

judgement of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published RFP must be

filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to proposal closing at 4:00pm on May 15, 2026

Publication Notice Dates:

April 23, 2026

April 30, 2026

May7, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIERS- CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PLASTER AND INSTALLATION

OF A NEW PLASTER FINISH FOR THE CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER

The City of Missoula Parks and Recreation Department (City) is requesting proposals for the demolition

and disposal of the existing plaster and to provide and install a new plaster finish to the pool and spa at the

Currents Aquatics Center, located at 600 Cregg Ln Missoula, MT 59801. The City will select one (1) Supplier

to provide the equipment, materials, and labor for the project outlined in this request.

Construction is expected to be scheduled and completed within the 3-week time frame of the

designated closure of the facility. The closure will take place from August 22, 2026, through

September 12, 2026. More timeline details will be included in the Scope of Work.

A Liquidated Damages Clause will be included in the Agreement based on calculated revenue loss

per day should the project go past the allotted time frame.

Scope of Work

Facility Description & Project History

Currents Aquatics Center is an indoor water park at 600 Cregg Ln in Missoula, Montana. Original

construction was completed in June of 2006 and opened to the public. The pool and spa are made of a

Gunite shell with a Diamond Brite plaster finish to waterproof it. The pool consists of a shallow play area,

lap lanes, and a slide plunge area with depths ranging from 0” to 8’-6”. Both the pool and spa have a tile

coping around the water line and some tile accents underwater. The pool also has a stainless-steel

gutter/coping in some areas.

This will be the first time the pool and spa have been fully replastered since opening to the public in 2006. A

plaster finished pool shell typically has around a 15-year life span but with extreme care and some light

patching we have been able to stretch that life span by 5 years. Now it is in need of a fresh plaster finish.

Where we have had to patch has worn thin and rust from the rebar continues to seep through despite our

best efforts to seal it off from exposure to the water. In other places the Gunit e has started to show and

overall, the plaster has lost its bright color and clean look. This is all general wear and tear of a plaster

finished pool and ours is coming to the end of its life span. The project will be set to take place in our

scheduled 3-week shutdown of Currents, from August 22nd, 2026, through Sept 12th, 2026.

Time is of the essence in this contract. Therefore, the Contractor shall prosecute the work regularly and

uninterruptedly with such force as to complete the work within the contract time and to minimize the

effects on the regular function of the facility. While the Pool area will be closed to the public, the lobby and

offices attached to the building will be functioning regularly. Staff will be on-site during work hours to

complete other projects and will work with contractor to ensure these projects do not slow or limit

Contractor’s operations.

Work to be Performed by the Selected Bidder

Pool and Spa:

1. Equipment Removal: Contractor shall remove and safely store all pool toys, ropes, towers, ladders,

fiberglass bear slide feature and other equipment in cooperation with facility staff. Staff will help to

find storage on-site.

2. Surface Preparation:

a. The facility will drain pool and spa following local environmental discharge protocols.

Draining will commence on Aug 21, 2026, at the regular closure time for the pool. Draining

should be complete by 5pm Aug 22nd, 2026.

b. Contractor will perform a “tap test” to identify and remove all loose, hollow, scaling,

bubbling or delaminated plaster.

c. Contractor will Grind/Cut down existing plaster 6 inches below the waterline tile and the tile

on the pool bottom to create a notched header, allowing the new plaster to “feather” in

flush with the tile.

d. Contractor will Grind/Cut down/ chip out existing plaster around the water features (pipe

spray features and ground geysers) and plaster over the bolt connections to ensure a

smooth layer on top of the bolts.

e. Bonding: Contractor will apply a professional grade submerged primer/bonding agent

(Multicoat or similar) to the entire cleaned shell to ensure adhesion of the new finish.

3. Structural & Tile Repairs

a. For all rust spots, the contractor shall chip out concrete to 1 inch behind the rebar, cut

back oxidized metal, clean & treat ends with a corrosion inhibitor epoxy or sealant and

patch with waterproof hydraulic cement.

b. Inspect and replace all broken or loose waterline and underwater tiles with matching

commercial grade tiles.

c. Inspect the grout lines on the existing pool tile and regrout any areas that display

degradation of the grout using an epoxy based white grout.

d. Safety Tile Break Line Installation: Contractor will install a 2-inch wide, about 32 foot long,

safety marker tile line in the pool bottom and sides in the beach entry pool.

i. The tile shall be flush with the level of the pool shell

ii. Tile break line shall consist of 1-inch, non-slip rated tile (wet DCOF of .6 or R12 or

approved equal) that is rated for submerged environment, and which has similar

slip resistance to the plaster on either side of it.

iii. This tile line shall be a 2-inch wide, continuous contrasting line to serve as a visual

marker of where the pool depth tends to be enough that a toddler can be drawn into

deeper water by the flow of the water.

iv. Tile shall be dark blue to match the existing safety break line in the lap pool.

Submittal required to approve color.

v. This line will be installed where the facility currently uses a buoyed rope as a depth

indicator.

e. Fittings: Inspect all wall and floor returns. Repair or replace any cracked or broken fittings

as needed.

4. Surfacing & Finish:

a. Sand down existing stains and seal “problem areas” susceptible to weeping or moisture

migration.

b. Apply new PebbleSheen or Diamond Brite plaster (or approved equal). Contractor shall

provide Facility with color options to decide on the plaster. Submittal required to approve

color.

i. Maintain a minimum thickness of ½ inch.

ii. Finish must be smooth, uniform and free of trowel marks or sharp edges.

5. Refill all vessels with water (working with facility to accomplish) and start up the new plaster as per

manufacturer recommendation including acid finish with brushing and then balance chemicals

before starting pumps.

6. Re-install facility equipment (ladders, ropes, bear slide, etc.)

7. Sweep and dispose of all demolition and construction refuse leaving a turnkey environment.

8. All acid bath and other plaster cure steps shall be completed no later than Wednesday, Sept 9th to

allow Facility the necessary time to balance the water, filter and heat in anticipation of Saturday

Sept 12 reopen to the public.

9. Contractor shall take steps to limit negative effects of acid bath on the pipe spray features.

10. Facility recognizes that brushing may be necessary after reopening, due to the tight schedule. It is

understood that brushing may be required twice (2x) daily for fourteen consecutive days to remove

plaster dust. Facility accepts this as their responsibility, but requests formal training so that it is

accomplished correctly and does not affect the warranty.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 561790Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

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