Bulk Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Equipment, Supply and Delivery for Commercial Swimming pools

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit bids from qualified vendors to supply bulk carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, delivery services, and associated storage equipment for commercial swimming pool pH regulation.

The selected vendor will provide a reliable, continuous supply of CO2 and maintain the required storage infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted pool operations.

Gas Supply & Quality

• Purity: Deliveries must meet or exceed 99.5% pure carbon dioxide NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification required for water treatment).
• Delivery Method: Bulk liquid CO2 delivery into vendor-owned or facility-owned cryogenic storage tanks.

Equipment & Installation

• Storage Tanks: Vendor must provide, install, and maintain insulated bulk CO2 storage vessels of adequate size and volume for each location.
• Telemetry: Tanks to be equipped with wireless telemetry monitoring systems for automated inventory tracking and scheduling.
• Safety Features: System must include code-compliant safety relief valves, CO2 leak detection monitors, and proper outdoor venting lines.

Maintenance & Service

• Routine Maintenance: Annual testing of regulators, valves, and safety shut-offs.
• Emergency Support: 24/7 emergency repair services for gas leaks or equipment failures, with a maximum 4-hour on-site response time.

Locations

Bulk CO2 storage tanks will be installed and correct lines run pool pump rooms, to facilitate hook up to solenoid injection systems at the following locations in Cleveland, Ohio:

| Name | Address | Zip | Number of Pools |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alexander Hamilton | 13200 Kinsman Ave. | 44120 | 1 |
| Collinwood | 16300 Lakeshore Blvd. | 44110 | 2 |
| Cudell | 1910 West Blvd. | 44102 | 1 |
| Fairfax | 2335 E. 82nd. St. | 44104 | 1 |
| Frederick Douglass | 15401 Miles Ave. | 44128 | 3 |
| Michael Zone | 6301 Lorain Ave. | 44102 | 1 |
| Stella Walsh | 7345 Broadway Ave. | 44105 | 1 |
| Thurgood Marshall | 8611 Hough Ave. | 44106 | 1 |

**RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:** https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/clevelandoh

Vendors must include the following information in their proposal:

• Proof of NSF/ANSI 60 certification.
• Minimum of 3 references from commercial or municipal pool facilities of similar size.
• Detailed pricing using the pricing matrix (CO2 Gas Cost, Tank Rental/Lease, Telemetry Fee, Delivery / Hazmat Fee, Emergency Service Rate, Installation Fee).
• A description of your automated delivery schedule system.
• The location of the closest dispatch/filling terminal to guarantee supply chain reliability.

Upload your COMPLETE response, including any and all required forms listed in the solicitation and the corresponding attachments. Do not upload cost information in the respondent submittals. A separate cost proposal is **required**.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following metrics:

• 60% – Total Cost of Ownership (Gas pricing, equipment lease, and delivery fees).
• 20% – Reliability, lead times, and proximity of supply hubs.
• 20% – Vendor experience, safety record, and reference checks.