City Seeking Proposals for Operation of Marshall Street Pool

December 14, 2011

The City of Oceanside is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or organizations interested in entering into a long-term lease agreement to manage, operate and provide swimming programs at the Marshall Street Swim Center, 1404 Marshall Street, Oceanside, California. The selected swimming program operator will be responsible for the maintenance of the swimming pool, facilities, equipment and machinery (including, but not limited to, building maintenance, janitorial services, water clarity, filtration, heating, vacuuming, etc.), and bather safety i.e., lifeguard services.

Proposers shall submit an original plus five copies of the proposal. Proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked "Request for Proposals Operation of Swimming Programs at Marshall Street Swim Center" prior to Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 3 p.m. to: City of Oceanside, Property Management Division, 3rd Floor City Hall South, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside CA 92054. Any proposal received after the proposal deadline cannot be considered.

A pre-proposal walkthrough of the Marshall Street Swim Center swim pool facility will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Attendance is not mandatory, but highly recommended. The purpose of the walkthrough is to discuss City objectives, to allow proposers to examine the facility, to answer proposer questions, and/or to clarify the City's requirements, if necessary. The City shall presume that any proposer who submits a proposal is thoroughly familiar with all specifications and requirements of the Request for Proposals. Those who wish to participate in the walkthrough should meet at the pool site promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Questions regarding the specifications or proposal procedures should be addressed to William F. Marquis, Senior Property Agent at (760) 435-5171. The RFP is available on the City's Website. Additional feasibility and marketing studies, etc., are the responsibility of the proposer. The City of Oceanside reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel any or all aspects of this solicitation.

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