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0 E REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: January V Requested By: Stephen Barr Department: Parks & Recr Report: Resolution:_Ordinance:_X_ Exhibits: Memorandum from John Joerns Exhibits: Cost Estimate by Project Engineer Appropriation u cr a of Funds: G.O. Bond Funds Account Number: GEN 833 Amount Budgeted: $450,000 Amount Requested Budgeted Item: n/a YES X NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Because the projected cost estimate for the San Jacinto Pool and Bathhouse Renovations project was greater than $300,000, the City by Ordinance 1476-B, pre -qualified contractors for this project. The City pre -qualified three (3) swimming pool contractors; Monarch Pools, Inc., Watts Pool, Inc., and Texas Southwest Aquatics, Inc. At the bid opening on January 8, 2002, single bid was received for the project, from Texas Southwest Aquatics, Inc. The two contractors that did not submit bids indicated that they were only interested in the pool portion of the project, and chose not to bid as General Contractors. As low bidder meeting specifications for the project, Texas Southwest Aquatics, Inc. submitted a bid in the amount of $454,721.00.. After review by staff and the Project Engineer Mr. Terry Brannon, staff recommends acceptance of the bid submitted by Texas Southwest Aquatics, Inc. of $454,721. After engineering and miscellaneous costs, the available amount for construction in Fund 41 is $416,000 for this project. Accumulated interest and funds are available in the General Obligation Contingency Fund to make up the difference in the amount budgeted and the bid, thereby obtaining a better overall product for this needed facility improvement. In addition, funds are available in the General Obligation Contingency Account for a 5% contingency for the project in the amount of $22,736. Texas Southwest Aquatics, Inc. has stipulated in their bid proposal that they will complete the project as specified within 150 days of contract execution. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the bid submitted by Texas Southwest Aquatics, Inc. in the amount of $454,721, be accepted for this project. Action Required by Council: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Texas Southwest Aquatics, Inc. for construction of San Jacinto Pool and Bathhouse Renovations. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater XX Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing N/A Account Number: 041-9892-833-1100 Funds Available: XX YES _ NO Account Number: 041-9892-700-9150 Funds Available: XX YES —NO NO Approved fr it cil A enda Robe . He a, City Manager Date