Title
Aquatic Rescue, Training Supplies and Equipment Contract - PKS-IFB-25-0743 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52152) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into contracts with Water Safety Products Inc. and Adolph Kiefer & Associates, LLC to purchase Aquatic Rescue, Training Supplies and Equipment for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contracts will not exceed $360,000.
Report
Summary
These contracts are for the purchase of aquatic equipment and supplies for Parks and Recreation Department aquatics facilities. The contracts will provide City pools with equipment and supplies necessary to certify lifeguards and operate the City's swim lessons program. Historically, the City has hired up to 650 certified lifeguards to operate swimming pools annually and approximately 18,000 residents participate in swim lessons and recreational teams.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Two vendors submitted bids deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendors:
Selected Bidders
Adolph Kiefer & Associates, LLC
Water Safety Products Inc.
Contract Term
The contracts will begin on or about July 1, 2025, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contracts' value will not exceed $360,000.
Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Parks and Recreation Department.