REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
LIBERTY LAGOON WATERPARK WATERSLIDE
REFURBISHMENT
Solicitation No.: 241
Proposal Opening Date: January 27, 2025
Proposal Opening Time: 11:00 AM
BREC
Recreation and Park Commission
for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
NOTE TO PROPOSERS:
1) Submit the separate set of Proposal Forms with all required information as your
Proposal.
2) Retain the complete set of Specifications and Contract Documents for your file.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Background ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................
1.1.2 Goals and Objectives ....................................................................................................
1.2 Definitions..............................................................................................................................
1.3 Schedule of Events .................................................................................................................
1.4 Proposal Submittal.................................................................................................................
1.5 Proposal Response Format....................................................................................................
1.5.1 Number of Response Copies ........................................................................................
1.5.2 Legibility/Clarity..........................................................................................................
1.6 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, Proprietary Information ......................................
1.7 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal ...........................................................................
1.7.1 Pre-proposal Conference ............................................................................................
1.7.2 Proposer Inquiry Period .............................................................................................
1.8 Errors and Omissions in Proposal .......................................................................................
1.9 Proposal Guarantee...............................................................................................................
1.10 Performance Bond .................................................................................................................
1.11 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals ...........................................................................................
1.12 Withdrawal of Proposal.........................................................................................................
1.13 Material in the RFP ...............................................................................................................
1.14 Waiver of Administrative Informalities..................................................................................
1.15 Proposal Rejection.................................................................................................................
1.16 Ownership of Proposal ..........................................................................................................
1.17 Cost of Offer Preparation ......................................................................................................
1.18 Non-negotiable Contract Terms ............................................................................................
1.19 Taxes ......................................................................................................................................
1.20 Proposal Validity ...................................................................................................................
1.21 Prime Contractor Responsibilities.........................................................................................
1.21.1 Corporation Requirements..........................................................................................
1.22 Use of Subcontractors............................................................................................................
1.23 Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations ...........................................................................
1.24 Acceptance of Proposal Content............................................................................................
1.25 Evaluation and Selection ......................................................................................................
1.26 Contract Negotiations............................................................................................................
1.27 Contract Award and Execution..............................................................................................
1.28 Notice of Intent to Award .......................................................................................................
1.29 Right to Prohibit Award.........................................................................................................
1.30 Debriefings.............................................................................................................................
1.31 Insurance Requirements.........................................................................................................
1.32 Subcontractor Insurance........................................................................................................
1.33 Indemnification ......................................................................................................................
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PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
1.34 Fidelity Bond Requirements...................................................................................................
1.35 Payment for Services..............................................................................................................
1.36 Termination............................................................................................................................
1.36.1 Termination of this Agreement for Cause ...................................................................
1.36.2 Termination of this Agreement for Convenience ........................................................
1.36.3 Termination for Lack of Appropriated Funds..............................................................
1.37 Assignment ...............................................................................................................................
1.38 No Guarantee of Quantities ...................................................................................................
1.39 Audit of Records.....................................................................................................................
1.40 Civil Rights Compliance ........................................................................................................
1.41 Record Retention....................................................................................................................
1.42 Record Ownership .................................................................................................................
1.43 Content of Contract/Order of Precedence .............................................................................
1.44 Contract Changes ..................................................................................................................
1.45 Substitution of Personnel .......................................................................................................
1.46 Governing Law.......................................................................................................................
1.47 Claims or Controversies ........................................................................................................
1.48 Proposer’s Certification of OMB A-133 Compliance ...........................................................
PART II. SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES
2.1 Scope of Work/Services..........................................................................................................
2.2 Period of Agreement ..............................................................................................................
2.3 Price Schedule .......................................................................................................................
2.4 Deliverables ...........................................................................................................................
2.5 Location .................................................................................................................................
2.6 Proposal Elements .................................................................................................................
2.6.1 Financial ......................................................................................................................
2.6.2 Technical......................................................................................................................
PART III. EVALUATION
3.1 Financial Proposal (Minimum Value of Points)....................................................................
3.2 Technical Proposal (Value of Points)....................................................................................
PART IV. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
4.1 Performance Requirements....................................................................................................
4.2 Performance Measurement/Evaluation .................................................................................
PART V. FEDERAL CLAUSES
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
LIBERTY LAGOON WATERPARK WATERSLIDE REFURBISHMENT
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.1 Background
The Recreation and Parks Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) operates and manages 186
parks including BREC’s Liberty Lagoon Waterpark. BREC Aquatics currently operates and maintains 1
Waterpark, 7 Splashpads, & 3 Community Pools throughout the East Baton Rouge Parish. We provide quality
recreational experiences and facilities for our citizens.
1.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals as allowed by BREC governing
statutes, ordinances, resolutions and policies from bona fide, qualified proposers who are interested in providing
the waterslide refurbishment project at BREC’s Liberty Lagoon Waterpark.
1.1.2 Goals and Objectives
BREC desires to enter into an agreement with a qualified contractor to provide licensed and/or qualified
contractors for BREC’s Liberty Lagoon Waterpark.
1.2 Definitions
A. Shall- The term “shall” denotes mandatory requirements.
B. Must- The terms “must” denotes mandatory requirements.
C. May- The term “may” denotes an advisory or permissible action.
D. Should- The term “should” denote desirable.
E. Contractor- Any person having a contract with a governmental body.
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F. Agency- Any department, commission, council, board, office, bureau, committee, institution, agency,
government, corporation, or other establishment of BREC authorized to participate in any contract resulting from
this solicitation.
G. BREC- Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
1.3 Schedule of Events
Item
RFP advertised in the newspaper and posted to
LaPAC
RFP emailed or mailed to prospective
proposers
Pre-Proposal Conference (if applicable)
Deadline to receive written inquiries
Deadline to answer written inquiries
Proposal Opening Date (deadline for
submitting proposals)
Presentations & Discussions (if applicable)
Notice of Intent to Award announcement and
14-day protest period begins, on or about
Contract Execution on or About
Anticipated Schedule
December 24, 2025
January 5, 2026
January 7, 2026
January 14, 2026
January 27, 2026
Not applicable
To be scheduled (approx. 2-4 weeks after # 5-6
Upon Issuance of #7
NOTE: BREC reserves the right to revise this schedule. Revisions, if any, before the Proposal Submission
Deadline will be formalized by the issuance of an addendum to the RFP.
1.4 Proposal Submittal
This RFP is available in PDF format or in printed form by submitting a written request to the RFP Contact. (See
Section 1.7.2 for this RFP contact)
All proposals shall be received by Purchasing no later than the date and time shown in the Schedule of Events.
Important - - Clearly mark outside of envelope, box or package with the following information and format:
Χ Proposal Name: Request for Proposal – Liberty Lagoon Waterpark Waterslide Refurbishment
Χ Solicitation No.
241
Χ Proposal Opening Date & Time : January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST
Proposers are hereby advised that the U. S. Postal Service does not make deliveries to our physical location.
Proposals may be delivered by hand or courier service to our physical location at:
BREC
Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
6201 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Or mailed to:
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.