Project Information

Bid Title

Schroeder Park Aquatic Center Feasibility Study

Issuing Agency

City of Manchester

Location

Missouri

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Schroeder Park Aquatic Center Feasibility Study
Category:	Parks, Recreation and Arts
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Manchester hereby gives notice: Request for Bids for the “Aquatic Center Feasibility Study” will be received by the Parks and Recreation Director, 359 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021, until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. All Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at that time. Bids received after said time will be returned unopened. Two copies of the Bid should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Aquatic Center Feasibility Study”. Documents may be obtained at the Manchester Parks and Recreation Office (Paul A. Schroeder Park), 359 Old Meramec Station Rd., Manchester, MO 63021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by downloading them from the city website: www.manchestermo.gov . Questions, call Director, Kat Schien, at the Manchester Parks Office 636-391-6326, ext. 404. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities in bidding, to negotiate with any or all bidders or others for more favorable terms or prices, and to award a contract to other than the bidder submitting the lowest cost bid proposal, with or without negotiation. The City reserves the right not to open a sole bid. Publication Date/Time: 1/22/2026 8:00 AM Publication Information: St. Louis Countian Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 10:00 AM Submittal Information: Manchester Parks Office Bid Opening Information: 10 am on Wed., February 18th Contact Person: Kat Schien 636-391-6326 ext. 404 Business Hours: 9 - 4:30 Related Documents: Aquatic Center Feasiblity Study Request for Bids 2026

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REQUEST FOR BIDS:

Manchester Parks, Recreation, & Arts

Aquatic Center Feasibility Study

BIDS DUE:

10 am on Friday, February 18th, 2026

Manchester Parks Office

359 Old Meramec Station Rd.

Manchester, MO 63021

www.manchestermo.gov/parks

January 2026

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REQUEST FOR BID

The City of Manchester hereby gives notice: Request for Bids for the

“Aquatic Center Feasibility Study” will be received by the Parks and

Recreation Director, 359 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO

63021, until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. All Bids will

be opened and publicly read aloud at that time. Bids received after said

time will be returned unopened.

Two copies of the Bid should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly

marked "Aquatic Center Feasibility Study”.

Documents may be obtained at the Manchester Parks and Recreation

Office (Paul A. Schroeder Park), 359 Old Meramec Station Rd.,

Manchester, MO 63021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday or by downloading them from the city website:

www.manchestermo.gov. Questions, call Director, Kat Schien, at the

Manchester Parks Office 636-391-6326, ext. 404.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities in

bidding, to negotiate with any or all bidders or others for more favorable

terms or prices, and to award a contract to other than the bidder submitting

the lowest cost bid proposal, with or without negotiation. The City reserves

the right not to open a sole bid.

TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 2026

EDITION OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTIAN, AFFIDAVIT TO BE

FURNISHED.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE

AQUATIC CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY

AT THE MANCHESTER AQUATIC CENTER

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of the aquatic center feasibility study is to evaluate options for

replacing or renovating the City’s aging aquatic center by developing conceptual

designs, estimating project and operational costs, and assessing public support

and willingness to fund. The study will guide decision making by identifying a

community supported path forward that aligns with the City’s long term recreation

goals and financial capacity.

II. PROJECT OVERVIEW/SCOPE OF WORK

A. Project Overview – The Manchester Parks Department is seeking qualified

companies (herein noted as "Contractor"), familiar with the aquatics industry,

with a demonstrated capability to develop a robust aquatic recreation facility

feasibility study that will identify and analyze community needs and research

options for the following:

• Remodeling the existing facility; and

• Demolishing the existing facility and raising a new aquatic center on

the current site.

o The Aquatic Center Main Building (comprising of offices,

concession stand, and bathrooms) will be retained and

minimally renovated.

o No indoor or year-round components are to be included.

o Consider maintaining a similar total water surface area or

capacities.

o Based on staff and stakeholder feedback, the City may

request alternative concepts to explore a modified or hybrid

approach. If needed, this third concept would be based on

refinements or combinations of the initial two and should be

accounted for in the consultant’s work plan and fee structure.

The research conducted for both options should assess the Manchester

Aquatic Center’s current situation and make recommendations on a strategy

to project future needs. In addition, each should outline:

• Detailed action plan with Short-term zero (0) - five (5) years,

Intermediate-term six (6) - ten (10) years, and Long-term ten (10) -

thirty (30) years.

B. Scope of Work

1. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

• Conduct targeted outreach with stakeholder groups that may

include: pool pass holders, residents, pool staff, and known users

of the current facility.

• Gather input to inform the concepts and establish priorities for

programming and features.

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2. COMMUNITY SURVEY:

• Prepare and administer a community-wide survey to:

o Gauge willingness to pay for enhancements presented in

concept plans.

o Understand broader resident priorities and support for the

project.

3. NEEDS ANALYSIS:

Meet with the Parks Department, plus any designated community

groups and/or individuals involved in the project to analyze needs

and determine objectives.

• Evaluate the physical condition of the swimming pool at the existing

aquatic center to help determine the overall lifespan of the pool and

any necessary repairs needed along with associated cost

estimates.

4. CONCEPTUAL PLANNING:

• Develop conceptual plans of various aquatic facility concepts that

will meet the aquatic program needs determined through the needs

assessment.

• Prepare an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for the aquatic

facility. Recent project bid figures of similar projects will be used as

well as national estimating guides and local cost adjustment

factors. The hard construction cost figures will be supplemented by

a development cost factor, which will include such "soft" costs as

professional fees, survey, geotechnical report, document

reproduction, advertisement for bids, and all anticipated expenses

related to the administration of the project. The sum of these two

cost figures will be the total project cost so that the Owner will have

a comprehensive overview before making an informed decision

about the project.

• Provide a comparative analysis between a renovation of the

existing aquatic center and new construction.

• Develop a basic operations model for each concept that includes:

o Core revenue projections from programs (swim team,

swim lessons, water fitness) and memberships.

o Annual operating costs and expected net subsidy.

Target: is a breakeven or $0 per year in City subsidy.

o Staffing requirements by concept, especially lifeguard

needs.

5. PRESENTATION:

• A final presentation to the Parks Department and to the Manchester

Board of Aldermen outlining the methods and results of the study

will be made and a final report detailing the study processes and

outcomes will be submitted.

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6. REQUIRED DELIVERABLES:

• Draft Feasibility Study of project components as described under

Scope of Work above with presentation to Parks Department Staff.

• Final Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study results of project

components as described under Scope of Work above on or before

09/18/2026 including conceptual site plans and renderings.

• Summary report of stakeholder engagement and survey results.

• Final Presentation to Parks Department Staff.

• Final Presentation to Board of Aldermen and community

stakeholders.

C. Schedule and Project Award:

1. SCHEDULE:

• Issue RFP:

• Bids Due

• Consultant Interviews (if necessary)

• Selection of Preferred Contractor

• Notice to Proceed Issued

1/21/26

2/18/26

2/25/26 – 3/4/26

3/6/26

3/18/26

• Ideal Conclusion of Feasibility Study no later than September 18th,

2026.

D. Bid Submittals. Bid submittals shall be accompanied by the following:

1. Documentation showing the bidder’s participation in a federal work

authorization program, pursuant to Section 285.230 R.S.Mo. and in

accordance with this Request for Bid.

2. Proof of lawful presence of the Authorized Representative of the

Contractor, pursuant to Section 208.009 R.S.Mo. and in accordance

with this Request for Bid.

3. A satisfactory Affidavit of Non-Collusion in substantially the form

provided in the Bid Documents.

4. Certificates of insurance showing evidence of required insurance

coverage in accordance with the Bid Documents.

5. Various affidavits required by the Bid Documents.

E. Selection Process. Final selection criteria will be based on:

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541620Environmental Consulting Services

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