Operation of Surrey's Outdoor Pools

Request for Expressions of Interest and Statements of Qualifications

RESPONDENT’S PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Surrey (the “City”) is seeking an operator for the City’s eight (8) outdoor pool locations for the years 2021-2025.  The services are to be performed in a substantial, complete and professional manner in accordance with Public Aquatic Operation industry standards, all as required by and in strict conformity with current Health Regulations under the BC Health Act.

By submitting an Expression of Interest, a Contractor represents that it has the expertise, qualifications, resources, and relevant experience to supply the Goods and Services.

Surrey is home to eight (8) outdoor pools located throughout the City.  The pools provide residents with general aquatic services including public swimming sessions, swim lessons, aquatic sport lane rentals and dedicated school district swims and lessons.  The pool operator will be responsible for all programming and mechanical operations to maintain the facilities and provide the services to the public. Three of the pools open in mid-May of each year, operating for 113 days until Labour Day.  The remaining 5 pools open shortly before Canada Day and operate 66 days until Labour Day.  Pool locations are as follows:

1. Bear Creek Park Pool:            13820 88 Avenue
2. Hjorth Road Park Pool:           10277 148 Street
3. Sunnyside Park Pool:             15455 26 Avenue
4. Unwin Park Pool:                    13313 68 Avenue
5. Holly Park Pool:                      10662 148 Street
6. Kwantlen Park Pool:               13035 104 Avenue
7. Greenaway Park Pool:            17901 60 Avenue
8. Port Kells Park Pool:               19340 88 Avenue

INFORMATION MEETING

While attendance is at the discretion of Respondents, Respondents who do not attend will be deemed to have attended the Information Meeting and to have received all of the information given at the Information Meeting.

Date:   September 30, 2020
Time:   12:30 pm

Where:
UNWIN PARK POOL
6845-133^rd St, Surrey

Then to:
BEAR CREEK POOL
13820-88^th Ave, Surrey

Then to:
GREENAWAY POOL
17901-60^th Ave, Surrey

Reminder: Respondents participating in this Information Meeting must wear masks and maintain 2 meters (6 feet) apart at all times.

ADDENDA

If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFEOI/SOQ, the City Representative will post a written addendum on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca (the “BC Bid Website”) and the City website at www.surrey.ca (the “City Website”) and upon posting will be deemed to form part of this RFEOI/SOQ. It is the responsibility of Respondents to check the BC Bid Website and the City Website for addenda.  The only way this RFEOI/SOQ may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum.  No other communication, whether written or oral, for any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFEOI/SOQ or may be relied upon by any Respondent.  By delivery of a Submission, Respondent is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFEOI/SOQ including, any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFEOI-SOQ should be directed in writing to the contact person named above.