Upper Arlington Ionwave #UA26-2

Water Slide Refurbishment and Steel Structure Coating for Reed Road Water Park

This opportunity involves the professional refurbishment of two fiberglass water slides and the recoating of their galvanized steel support structures at Reed Road Water Park, managed by the City of Upper Arlington, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - City of Upper Arlington, Ohio (local government) - Project location: Reed Road Water Park, Upper Arlington, OH - Products/Services Requested: - Refurbishment of two fiberglass water slides: - One open flume ("Blue") - One closed flume ("Green") - Includes removal of failed coatings, common and advanced fiberglass repairs using vinyl ester resin and 1708 biaxial cloth, seam sealing, application of premium gel coat (20–24 mils), and polishing/waxing of closed flume interior - Recoating of galvanized steel support structures, stairs, and landing platforms: - High-pressure washing (5,000 PSI), abrasive blasting (per AMPP/SSPC SP6), rust removal, two-part primer, and polysiloxane finish coat - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed by in-house personnel; subcontracting is not allowed - Project manager must hold a Certified Composite Technician (CCT) credential or equivalent - All work must comply with ASTM, ACMA, AMPP/SSPC, OSHA, and local health/building standards - Warranty: 2 years for fiberglass coatings, 1 year for steel coatings - Strict control of overspray and debris to protect pool and adjacent facilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product brands are named; the RFP is open to qualified vendors meeting technical and certification requirements

Description

The City of Upper Arlington is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified, experienced firms to provide professional refurbishment of fiberglass water slides and recoating of associated galvanized steel support structures at a municipal aquatic facility. The project includes restoration of two existing water slides (one open flume and one closed flume) and surface preparation and protective coating of the galvanized steel slide support structure. Work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and recognized aquatic and amusement industry standards. The contract requires the use of in-house personnel only, with no subcontracting allowed, and includes warranty requirements for both fiberglass and steel coatings.

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