Active SLED Opportunity · WASHINGTON · CITY OF RIDGEFIELD
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The City of Ridgefield seeks proposals for pre-opening and long-term operations management of its new Community and Recreation Center, including recreation, aquatics, wellness, childcare, and community services. Proposals due by July 15, 2026.
The City of Ridgefield is accepting sealed proposals for P26007: Community and Recreation Center Operations and Management to be received no later than Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The City of Ridgefield, Washington is soliciting proposals from qualified firms, nonprofit organizations, partnerships, or operator teams to provide pre-opening services and long-term operations and management services for the future Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center (RCRC).
The City seeks a mission-driven operating partner capable of supporting the successful launch of the facility and delivering high-quality recreation, aquatics, wellness, childcare, and community services once the facility opens to the public. The selected operator will be responsible for pre-opening planning and mobilization, followed by long-term facility operations, programming, customer service, aquatics management, routine maintenance, and financial performance.
The City intends to establish a long-term operating agreement that supports operational flexibility, financial sustainability, community access, and alignment with the City’s values and service expectations. The City welcomes proposals from qualified municipal recreation operators, nonprofit organizations, private recreation management firms, and other entities capable of furnishing, launching, operating, managing, and maintaining a comprehensive municipal community and recreation center.
Request for Proposal packets may be viewed and downloaded via the City’s e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa. Respondents are required to register for a free account via the City’s e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov Procurement. Once respondent has completed registration, you will have access to download the Request for Qualifications and will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is sole responsibility of each respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa.
All project specific questions or requests for clarification must be submitted via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Incomplete or late inquiries may not be considered.
Proposers will have the option of submitting their packets online via the City’s e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov Procurement, by hand delivery, or United States Postal Service.
If choosing to submit online, electronic submittals must be received by the City through the City’s e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa no later than 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This is the preferred method. Submittals received after the specified time will not be accepted. The City’s e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submittal deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The city strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline. Submittals received by fax or E-mail will not be accepted.
If the electronic submittal process is not an option, the City will also accept hand-delivered or mailed submittals that shall be placed in a sealed envelope that clearly states the name of the proposer, the date of the submittal opening, and the title “Community and Recreation Center Operations and Management”. Hand-delivered submittals shall be delivered to Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) building, 510 Pioneer Street, Suite B, Ridgefield, Washington 98642. Submittals that are not received by proposal closing of 4:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, will not be considered complete and will be forfeited.
Submittals delivered via United States Postal Service shall be enclosed in another envelope that is addressed to the attention of the Procurement Coordinator, City of Ridgefield, P.O. Box 608, Ridgefield, Washington 98642. Mail to the City of Ridgefield is received by 10:00 a.m. each day. Proposers may call the Procurement Coordinator to verify receipt of their submittal. Submittals that are mailed and not received by proposal closing of 4:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, will not be considered complete and will be forfeited.
The City of Ridgefield is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington-certified Minority, Disadvantaged, and Women's Business Enterprises in contracting activities.
The City of Ridgefield, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by contacting Melissa Irwin, Bids@ridgefieldwa.us or 360-857-3557.
The City of Ridgefield in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The City reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any and all Submittals or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served.
The City of Ridgefield is one of Washington’s fastest-growing communities and continues to invest in parks, trails, recreation, community amenities, and public infrastructure to support growth while preserving its community-oriented character.
The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Division operates within the Public Works Department and oversees long-range parks and recreation planning, park development, trail systems, recreation coordination, and related public services.
The Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center will be a significant investment in the City’s recreation system, supporting recreation, wellness, aquatics, education, social connection, and community gathering opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities.
The City seeks an operating partner that understands the role municipal community and recreation centers play in supporting community health, accessibility, youth development, and quality of life.
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The bidder, under penalty of perjury, hereby certifies that said person(s), firm, association, LLC, or corporation has (have) not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the project for which this proposal is submitted.
The undersigned declares that before preparing their bid, they read carefully the specifications and requirements for bidders and that their bid is made with the full knowledge of the kind, quality and quantity of services and equipment to be furnished, and their said bid is as stated on these pages. By confirmation, the Bidders acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions of each of the solicitation and is a person authorized to submit on behalf of your firm.
Bidder certifies they have read and thoroughly understand the Plans and Specifications and Contract governing the work included in this improvement and the method by which payment will be made for said work and hereby propose to undertake and complete the work included in this improvement in accordance with said Plans, Specifications and Contract and at the schedule of rates and prices for this project.
The quantities and items of work represent the City’s best approximation of the work required to meet the objectives of the project. The City of Ridgefield reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if found to be higher than the estimated cost, or to contract for only one Schedule of the proposed work, and to waive any formality or technicality in any proposal in the interest of the City. The contractor shall be paid for work performed at the line item unit rates. The City is not responsible for restocking charges or for unused materials because of variations in quantities.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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