3.1. PURPOSE The City of Phoenix hires over 650 certified lifeguards to operate 24 swimming pools annually. Approximately 15,000 residents participate in swim lessons and recreational teams. This solicitation will supply the Parks and Recreation Department’s pools with adequate and appropriate equipment and supplies needed to certify lifeguards, and the City’s swim lesson program. The purchase of this equipment will provide lifeguards with the necessary equipment to obtain certification, supply pools with required equipment to operate, and provide equipment and supplies for the swim lesson program. 3.2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Contractor(s) shall: • Furnish aquatics equipment and supplies for the City of Phoenix’s Parks and Recreation Department, Aquatics Division on an as-needed basis for a five (5) year period of the Agreement at the sole discretion of the City of Phoenix. • A repeated failure to obtain major and minor items and components in a timely manner required to the City’s satisfaction would be sufficient cause to terminate any contract. • The inventory below cannot be substituted in efforts to maintain safety and applicable standards in aquatics.
