How to bid on senior aquatics services for DeKalb County

What DeKalb County is buying

DeKalb County is seeking a provider to design and deliver aquatic programs and instruction for senior adults under a three-year contract.

The work includes certified staffing, safety inspections and compliance, facility organization, participant assessments and recordkeeping, attendance tracking, reporting, and coordination with Senior Center staff. This opportunity may interest firms that provide aquatic instruction or senior recreation programs and can manage the related safety and administrative work.

Deadline and submission

Proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Submit through the County’s eProcurement Portal before the deadline; late proposals will not be accepted.

The provided solicitation text does not state a separate response submission date and time. Use the portal’s project page to check the submission details and any updates.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP is suited to providers with experience in aquatic programming and instruction for older adults. A relevant response should show how the firm can provide certified staff and handle participant assessments, attendance records, safety and compliance checks, reporting, and coordination with Senior Center staff.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement. If a brief security check appears, let it finish so the project page can load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov sends addenda notices, so check for updates as you prepare your proposal and before submitting.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Explain how your proposed program would serve senior adults, who would deliver the instruction, and how you would manage safety, participant assessments, attendance, reporting, and coordination. Connect each part of your approach to the work described in the solicitation.

Review the portal materials and addenda carefully, follow the stated submission instructions, and allow time to complete the portal submission before the deadline. Check that your response is complete and that all required files have been uploaded.