The City of Frankfort is seeking bids for renovations and repairs to the lazy river aquatic feature at Juniper Hill Park. The project aims to locate and repair multiple water leaks. Bidders must submit a comprehensive site analysis, recommendations for repairs, demolition information, and details on necessary equipment. The bid should also include an estimated timeline for project completion, information on permits, and contingency costs. Background information on the company, including experience with similar projects and insurance coverage, is required. The bid submission deadline is April 22nd, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The award will be based on the best evaluated bid, considering experience, completeness, cost, understanding of the project, and references. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The City anticipates offering a contract based on this IFB if the project is deemed feasible and appropriate funding is acquired. Delivery of services shall be made as expeditiously as possible after contract execution.
The bid is firm for sixty (60) days immediately following the date of opening of the bids. Payment will be made based on the amounts due as set forth in the successful bidder's bid.
The firm company warrants that the goods and services provided shall conform to all affirmations of fact or promises made, descriptions, samples, specifications, and appropriate industry and workmanship. In addition, the firm company warrants that said goods and services are merchantable and are fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods and services are used. Additional warranty requirements are incorporated in Article IV Technical Specifications.
The IFB award will be based on the best evaluated bid received from those firm companies as determined to be responsible and responsive to the invitation, and provided that the bids are reasonable and it is in the best interest of the city to do so. The IFB review will be evaluated on the following criteria: experience with similar sized projects, completeness, professionalism, and detail of the response, costs for the bid, understanding of the project and the facilities needs, and references.
Firms must submit a list of at least three (3) successful commercial aquatic center projects, focusing on lazy river or similar type projects, completed for municipalities similar to Frankfort, and include reference contacts. Firms must also submit any certifications they hold for aquatic center construction, renovation, etc. , and any other qualifications that may be appropriate and necessary for this scope of work.
Requests to withdraw a bid must be in writing and received by the City of Frankfort, Kentucky within twenty-four (24) hours of the public IFB opening.