12-09-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: December 9, 2013 Appropriation Requested By: Stephen L. Barr Source of Funds: Fund 015 Department: Parks & Recreation Acct Number: 015-9892-662-1100 Report: Resolution:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted: 365,000 Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Amount Requested: 127,300 Exhibits: Bidder’s List Budgeted Item: YES X NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed Bid #14008 for Fairmont Park Pool Renovation was released in Octoberwith 18 contractors invited to bid, and four contractors attendingthe pre-bid conference. The bids were opened on th November14and fourbids were received. Aquatec, LLC Staff has reviewed the projectbids overall,and recommends aBid Award to in the amount of $115,728 as lowest bid meeting specifications for the project, with a 10% contingency for a totalamount of $127,300for the project. Staff has reviewed the qualifications of the contractor and issatisfied that Aquateccan accomplish the needed renovation in a timely manner, well before the pool season begins in May. This project is for pool renovation only. The remaining budgeted amount will fund the Pool house replacement and basketball court construction. A second sealed bid will be issued for construction of thenew Pool House and Pump House as soon as construction plans and specifications are finalized. Project Benefits, Liabilities, and Operating Costs: Benefits: This project will provide a much needed facelift to the City’s oldest swimming pool and make Fairmont Park a “go to” park again. The new pool surface and deck will make the pool easier to clean and maintain, andthe new equipment will improve circulation and water quality at the pool. Liabilities: There are currently no known liabilities for the project; there was asbestos found in the old pool house but that has been abatedaccording to TDHprocedures. Operating Costs: Operating costs will be somewhat higher with a second pool pump and with the inclusion of outside restrooms that will service the new basketball court and eventual Sprayground. Staff expects operating costs to increase by approximately $900 per year, after all improvements are made. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action to award Sealed Bid #14008Fairmont Park Pool Renovation project to Aquatec, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute a contractin the amount of $115,728, and a10% contingency funding for atotal of $127,300 for this portion of the renovation project. _____________________________________________________________________________ Approved for City Council Agenda ___________________________________________________________