Project Information

Bid Title

Water Park Management RFP

Issuing Agency

City of Webster Groves

Location

Missouri

Published Date

Jan 8, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 4, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Water Park Management RFP
Category:	Parks and Recreation
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Webster Groves is seeking sealed bids for pool management services at the Webster Groves Water Park. The contract term will be for three years beginning in 2026, with three option years to follow.  The selected contractor will operate the water park from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day with responsibility for opening and closing the pool at the beginning and end of the swimming season.  Each bid will consist of two parts, a management fee (1) and salary budget (2) based on the hours of operation and staffing levels. The City of Webster Groves will evaluate each bid proposal and schedule interviews to ensure the selected contractor will meet the requirements of the contract.  Bidders should have prior experience operating aquatic facilities equal to or greater in size than the Webster Groves Water Park. Anticipated Timeline RFP Advertised January 9, 2026 Bids due February 4, 2026 by 10:30 a.m. Recommendation to Council February 17, 2026 Contract awarded February 20, 2026 Contract begins April 1, 2026 Publication Date/Time: 1/8/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/4/2026 10:30 AM Contact Person: James Boyd, Director of Parks & Recreation boydj@webstergrovesmo.gov Qualifications: The Webster Groves Parks and Recreation Department has established special and specific qualifications for the bidders to assure quality of the program. The Pool Management Contractor who operates the Water Park shall possess municipal swimming pool skills and experience to perform quality work, as solely determined by the City of Webster Groves. Special Requirements: Each bidder shall submit references which should conform to the following requirements: 1. Municipal pools only (Private clubs, condominiums, hotels or apartment complexes are not acceptable.) 2. Pools managed must be equal to or greater in size and staff than the Webster Groves Water Park. 3. Experience represented shall include operation of comparable facilities (leisure-oriented water parks) for a minimum of two years. 4. Facility name, contact person and title, phone number, address and number of years facility was operated should be included. Miscellaneous: There will be the option for bidders to arrange a pre-bid walk-through prior to February 4, 2026. Email Parks and Recreation Director, James Boyd at boydj@webstergrovesmo.gov to schedule. The Bid Proposal must be signed, sealed, and marked “Webster Groves Water Park Management.” Deliver to the City of Webster Groves, Attention Stephanie Morello, #4 East Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119, no later than 10:30 a.m. on February 4, 2026. All Proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 5% of total 2026 Management Bid as a guarantee that the contractor will enter into the Agreement with the City in accordance with the terms of the Bid Specifications. Related Documents: 2026 Water Park Management RFP

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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