2026-113-RFP Aquatics Program & Instruction Services for Senior Adults Three Year Multiyear Contract

DeKalb County is seeking a qualified Contractor or firm to develop, manage, and deliver aquatic programming at the Lou Walker Senior Center. The selected Contractor shall be responsible for designing and implementing structured aquatic exercise classes tailored to older adults, maintaining appropriate safety standards, and ensuring high-quality participant engagement. Services shall include class development, instruction, participant assessment, safety oversight, recordkeeping, reporting, and administrative coordination. Programming must accommodate varying levels of physical ability and provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for seniors.

Version 1: June 5, 2026
EXHIBIT 1
DeKalb County Government
Third-Party Supplier Background Screening Policy
I. Purpose and Scope
This policy establishes minimum background screening standards for third-party suppliers, which
includes vendors, contractors, and/or subcontractors assigned to perform work under a DeKalb
County contract who, as part of their scope of work, interface with the general public and who
will:

1. Have direct or unsupervised contact with citizens, employees, other stakeholders, with a
   careful focus on minors, seniors, or other vulnerable populations;
2. Require access to secure County-owned or County-leased facilities; and/or
3. Have access to systems, financial information, money, critical infrastructure/assets, and
   confidential or sensitive data related to the County, its employees, and/or citizens; or
4. As otherwise determined by the Purchasing Director or designee.
   Background screening requirements for these contractors shall align with the screening standards
   applicable to DeKalb County employees.
   Exceptions and Waivers
   The County may, at its sole discretion, waive background screening requirements on a case-by-
   case basis when the County determines that the scope of work does not warrant their use or the
   County determines it is not necessary/appropriate. However, the County reserves the right to
   reinstate any or all screening requirements at any time following an initial waiver.
   II. Required Screenings
   A. Criminal History Checks
   Criminal history checks shall include, as applicable:
   x Federal/National and Multi-State Criminal Database Check — Provides
   information on criminal activity prosecuted at the federal district court level outside the
   county or state jurisdiction.