Resurfacing of Ross Park Aquatic Complex Pools

The work involves the preparation of existing surface using high pressure water blasting and chipping off of all loose material, application of multi-coat scratch coat system as bonding agent, pumping of plaster, and troweling to a smooth hard finish for the following Aquatics Complex Pool areas: 1) Main/Lap pool, 2) Activity pool. It is the intent of these documents to describe the work required to complete this project in sufficient detail to secure comparable bids. All materials, equipment or work not specifically mentioned which are necessary in order to provide a complete installation shall be included in the bid and shall conform to all Local, State and Federal requirements. In determining the lowest responsive bid, the Owner will consider all acceptable bids from firms who are in good standing and currently licensed as Idaho Public Works Contractors, and currently certified National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Finish Applicators, and currently certified NPC Start-Up Technicians, on a basis consistent with the request for bid package. The Owner will also consider whether the bidder is a responsible bidder. Before a contract will be awarded for work contemplated herein, the Owner will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the Owner to evaluate the Bidder's qualifications. All bids must be signed and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, cashiers check or cash in the amount of 5% of the amount of the bid proposal. Said bid security shall be forfeited to the City of Pocatello as liquidated damages should the successful bidder fail to enter into contract in accordance with their proposal as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. The City of Pocatello reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any nonmaterial irregularities in the bids received, and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the best interest of the City.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Concrete Finishing.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Special Coatings, Cementitious Coatings.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Swimming Pools, Recirculating Gutter Systems, Swimming Pool Accessories, Swimming Pool Cleaning Equipment.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Pool and Fountain Plumbing Systems, Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Special Purpose Lighting, Underwater Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Earth Moving, Grading, Excavation and Fill.