City of Cleveland - Bulk Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Equipment, Supply and Delivery for Commercial Swimming Pools - 2025-GEN-154
City of ClevelandCity · Cleveland, OH- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- James Clark
- (216) 664-3018
The 30-second brief
The City of Cleveland is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply bulk carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, delivery services, and associated storage equipment for commercial swimming pool pH regulation under solicitation 2025-GEN-154. The project involves installing, maintaining, and servicing insulated bulk CO2 storage vessels, telemetry monitoring systems, safety relief valves, and leak detection monitors across municipal pool facilities including Alexander Hamilton, Collinwood, Cudell, Fairfax, Frederick Douglass, Michael Zone, Stella Walsh, and Thurgood Marshall pools. Deliveries must meet or exceed 99.5% purity with NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification for water treatment, alongside 24/7 emergency repair support with a maximum 4-hour on-site response time. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 29, 2026, and a question submission deadline of November 6, 2026.
CO2 gas, Storage tanks, Telemetry systems, Delivery services, Routine maintenance, Emergency repair services
Total Cost of Ownership (Gas pricing, equipment lease, and delivery fees) 60%, Reliability, lead times, and proximity of supply hubs 20%, Vendor experience, safety record, and reference checks 20%
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Summary
The City of Cleveland is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply bulk carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, delivery services, and associated storage equipment for commercial swimming pool pH regulation under solicitation 2025-GEN-154.
The project involves installing, maintaining, and servicing insulated bulk CO2 storage vessels, telemetry monitoring systems, safety relief valves, and leak detection monitors across municipal pool facilities including Alexander Hamilton, Collinwood, Cudell, Fairfax, Frederick Douglass, Michael Zone, Stella Walsh, and Thurgood Marshall pools. Deliveries must meet or exceed 99.5% purity with NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification for water treatment, alongside 24/7 emergency repair support with a maximum 4-hour on-site response time. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 29, 2026, and a question submission deadline of November 6, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Total Cost of Ownership (Gas pricing, equipment lease, and delivery fees) 60%, Reliability, lead times, and proximity of supply hubs 20%, Vendor experience, safety record, and reference checks 20%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- CO2 gas
- Storage tanks
- Telemetry systems
- Delivery services
- Routine maintenance
- Emergency repair services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Proof of NSF/ANSI 60 certification
- 3 references from commercial or municipal pool facilities
- Separate cost proposal
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/clevelandoh
- Scope location
- Cleveland, OH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Cleveland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/clevelandoh. For questions, contact James Clark.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Cleveland in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is James Clark at (216) 664-3018. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: CO2 gas, Storage tanks, Telemetry systems, Delivery services, Routine maintenance, Emergency repair services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total Cost of Ownership (Gas pricing, equipment lease, and delivery fees) 60%, Reliability, lead times, and proximity of supply hubs 20%, Vendor experience, safety record, and reference checks 20%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Cleveland?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Cleveland are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Cleveland regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proof of NSF/ANSI 60 certification, 3 references from commercial or municipal pool facilities, separate cost proposal. Review the full document from City of Cleveland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cleveland, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.