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Receive an update on the Aquatic Center Project.
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BACKGROUND:
The Aquatic Center project was over budget and bids were rejected on November 5, 2013. City Council directed City Administration to re-bid the project.
DISCUSSION:
Plans and specifications for the Aquatic Center Project have been prepared, advertised one time, and released to contractors. Further, plans and specifications have been presented to the Community Services, Public Works, Fire, and Equipment & Facility Management Departments for review by appropriate City Administration.
The first advertisement for bids was December 13, the second will be on December 20 and the third will be on January 3, 2014. Pre-bid conferences will be held on January 8 and 15, 2014. Bids will be opened on February 5, 2014.
Initially bids were going to be opened on January 22 and a pool contractor requested more time so the bid opening was moved back to January 29. More time has been requested and bids will now be opened on February 5.
Bids will be brought to City Council for award in February or March.
City Administration continues to explore options for providing residents with aquatic opportunities for the 2014 swim season. Information/options will be presented to Council as available.