Dorchester County Comprehensive Outdoor Pool Operations and Maintenance Services RFP 2026
- Due
- Feb 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Duc Trieu
- (410) 228-5578
The 30-second brief
Dorchester County is soliciting proposals for the operation and maintenance of a county-owned public swimming pool facility. Services include lifeguard staffing, water quality management, and routine cleaning, with a submission deadline of February 26, 2026.
Pool operations management, Lifeguard staffing and supervision, Water quality monitoring and chemical management, Routine cleaning and maintenance, Patron services, Compliance reporting
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Summary
Dorchester County is soliciting proposals for the operation and maintenance of a county-owned public swimming pool facility. Services include lifeguard staffing, water quality management, and routine cleaning, with a submission deadline of February 26, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Pool operations management
- Lifeguard staffing and supervision
- Water quality monitoring and chemical management
- Routine cleaning and maintenance
- Patron services
- Compliance reporting
- Submit to
- 501 Court Ln, Cambridge, MD, 21613
- Scope location
- Dorchester, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Dorchester County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 501 Court Ln, Cambridge, MD, 21613. For questions, contact Duc Trieu.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Dorchester County in MD, 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 Duc Trieu at (410) 228-5578. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pool operations management, Lifeguard staffing and supervision, Water quality monitoring and chemical management, Routine cleaning and maintenance, Patron services, Compliance reporting. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Dorchester County?
All active and historical solicitations from Dorchester County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Dorchester County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Review the full document from Dorchester County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dorchester, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.