Woodland Waterpark Lazy River Repair and Resurfacing Project

The City of Kalispell, Montana seeks sealed bids for the 2026 Woodland Waterpark Lazy River Repair and Resurfacing Project.  The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, equipment, and supervision required to repair and refinish the Lazy River at Woodland Waterpark located at 45 N. Woodland Park Road, Kalispell, Montana.  The lazy river is approximately 500 feet in length, approximately 3 – 10 ft in height, and approximately 12 feet wide.  There is a splash zone (tank) at the bottom of two slides that is approximately 28 ft wide and 28 ft in length and 4-6 feet high.   There are two entry and exit points with stairs. The existing condition of lazy river includes multiple layers of paint, multiple small cracks and previous crack repairs; all of which will need to be addressed and repaired.  Specific services to be provided for this project include but are not limited to the following:

A. Surface Preparation

• Drain Lazy River.
• Properly manage and dispose of wastewater in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Remove existing paint, coatings, and deteriorated materials down to original base.
• Prepare all surfaces to receive new finish.
• Identify, clean, and repair all cracks

B. Structural & Surface Repairs

• Patch and repair cracks and surface defects using materials appropriate for aquatic environments.
• Feather repairs to provide a smooth, continuous substrate.
• Address transitions, corners, stairs, and high-wear areas.

C. Resurfacing

• Furnish and install a new thermo-polymer finish suitable for public waterpark use.
• Finish shall be slip-resistant, durable, and compatible with existing pool chemistry.
• Apply anti-slip coating to steps and first few feet of pool bottom surface to prevent slips.
• Apply edge stripe on stairs in complimentary color to highlight steps.
• Color and finish type shall be approved by the City prior to installation.

D. Startup & Closeout

• Clean and prepare surfaces for refill.
• Assist with refill and initial startup as required.
• Conduct final walkthrough with City staff.
• Provide warranty documentation and maintenance recommendations.

The City will only be accepting bids through the mail or hand delivered.  To access bid documents electronically and to download the project documents visit  https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx and select the Woodland Waterpark Lazy River Repair and Resurfacing.

The Woodland Waterpark Lazy River Repair and Resurfacing Project shall be performed by a Contractor who is registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The Contractor shall be properly registered at the time of submitting the Bid. For more information visit: https://erd.dli.mt.gov/work-comp-regulations/montana-contractor/construction-contractor-registration.

Any bidder desiring further information may ask general questions pertaining to the project by contacting Fred Bicha at 406-758-7716 email:

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at Kalispell Parks and Recreation in the upstairs meeting room located at 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:30 pm MST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Bids will be received until 2:30 pm MST on February 19, 2026. All bids shall be sealed and mailed or hand delivered to: Attention: City Clerk, RE: WWP Lazy River, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Mailing address: PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903.  All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:30 pm in the first-floor conference room at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.

All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with: 1) lawful currency of the United States or a cashier’s check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana.  The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid.  Any such bank instrument shall be payable to the City of Kalispell.  If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the City, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum.  The bid security shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.

All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within fifteen (15) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the City Council, enter into a contract and give good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract.  In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within fifteen (15) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the City the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the City legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the City Council for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids.

The City will accept the lowest responsible bid that meets conditions outlined in this IFB, but the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the City.

The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates)

The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material and subcontractor claims.

The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax.

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the City evidence of insurance in accordance with the Sixth Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the purpose of the Contract with the City, name the City of Kalispell as additional insured on said policy while performing work under City contract.

Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 18, 2025, and subject to further approval by City Council on March 2, 2026.

City of Kalispell

Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk

Publish:           January 25, 2026
February 8, 2026