Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran, PE, City Engineer, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Report and Presentation on Ada Givens Pool Rehabilitation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provide a report to seek direction from City Council on the Ada Givens Pool Rehabilitation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for a statement of services agreement; and,
B. Approving a supplemental appropriation of $170,000 from the unreserved and unencumbered balance in the General Fund and/or Fund 085-Measure Y Parks and Recreation for project 122011 Ada Givens Pool Restoration; and,
C. Approving a Statement of Services Agreement with Dale Butterworth Pools, for the rehabilitation of the Ada Givens Pool; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200. Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-2022 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Engineering Department has been meeting with pool rehabilitation contractors to obtain bids to rehabilitate the Ada Givens Pool. It is understood that the City desires to use the pool for swimming lessons during summer of 2022 and beyond. After meetings and phone calls with several vendors, many vendors declined the work due to either prevailing wage requirements and/or the complexity and unknowns of the project. Dale Butterworth Pools provided the City a quote in April of 2021. After speaking and meeting with additional vendors, City Staff asked Dale Butterworth ...
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