Columbia Ionwave #RFQu009-25-26-JAH

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintenance and Upkeep Services

The City of Columbia, through its Parks and Recreation Department, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive weekly maintenance and upkeep services for a wide range of municipal parks and recreational facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, Department of Procurement and Contracts (Parks and Recreation Department) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Weekly maintenance for water features and fountains (e.g., Finlay Park Water Fountain, city-wide decorative fountains) - Lawn care for public parks (mowing, edging, turf management, irrigation, storm response) - Swimming pool maintenance (water testing, chemical balancing, equipment inspection, seasonal opening/closing) - Restroom cleaning (fixtures, floors, walls, restocking, deep cleaning) - Splash pad maintenance and installation (inspection, preventive maintenance, ADA compliance, emergency repairs) - Consulting and design services for warehouse and office facilities at 1213 Flora Street - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must cover a diverse portfolio of parks, green spaces, fountains, swimming pools, restrooms, and splash pads - Participation from Local Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises is encouraged - Contractors must provide business information for all subcontractors and adhere to non-collusion and conflict of interest certifications - Formal selection process with required submission through the city's procurement portal - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions - Key Locations: - Finlay Park, Columbia City Hall, Earlewood Park, Maxcy Gregg Park, Myrtle Court, MLK Park Stone of Hope, Emily Douglas Zen Garden, T.S. Martin Community Garden, Rosewood Doggie Park, Riverfront Park, Senate Street, and 1213 Flora Street (all in Columbia, SC)

Description

This Request for Qualifications (RFQu) seeks qualified contractors to provide weekly maintenance and upkeep for Parks and Recreation facilities, fountains, and grounds in the City of Columbia, South Carolina. The City aims to select the best qualified respondents through a formal selection process. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. The solicitation includes a pre-submittal meeting and requires all questions to be submitted through the specified procurement portal.

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