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CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. RFP-1314-30, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. K-1314-108 WITH SUNBELT POOLS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,000; PERFORMANCE BOND NO. B-1314-59; STATUTORY BOND NO. B-1314-60; MAINTENANCE BOND NO. MB-1314-63; AND PROJECT AGENT RESOLUTION NO. R-1314-85 FOR THE WESTWOOD POOL SLIDE FILTER TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: Westwood Park includes the City of Norman’s public golf course, tennis facility and swimming pool complex. The large pools at the swim complex were built over 45 years ago. The water slide feature was constructed in 1993 for a cost of $207,650. In addition to the regular admission fees, the waterslide produces annual revenue of approximately $25,000.
Prior to opening the pool complex for the 2013 season, equipment inspections revealed that the filter tank had rusted through in several places and developed leaks. Although City staff was able to provide a temporary welded reinforcement (see attached pictures) it was determined that the waterslide filter tank, including all piping and stainless steel hardware attached to the filter tank was at the end of its’ useful life and must be replaced.
The entire budget for this project is $150,000 which includes in addition to the waterslide filter tank replacement, a back-up main pump for the entire swim complex and main complex pipe replacement. These items will bid on separate proposals.
DISCUSSION: Request for Proposal No. RFP-1314-30 for the Westwood Pool Slide Filter Tank Project was advertised in the Norman Transcript on 19 and 26 September 2013. The project was also advertised in Bid News, EplannBidding.com, McGrawHill.com, ReedBusiness.com and Southwest Construction News.
October 4 2013, Request for Proposal No. RFP-1314-30 was opened. Of the four companies requesting specifications, three responded with complete proposals. The recommended proposal was received from Sunbelt Pools, Inc. in the amount of $49,000. The proposals were evaluated based on the total cost of the project as specified in the RFP.
Staff recommends that the contract be awarded to Sunbelt Pools, Inc., in the amount of $49,000 as the lowest and best proposal to meet specifications for the Westwood Pool Slide Filter Tank Replacement Project.
RECOMMENDATION ONE: It is recommended that City Council accept RFP-1314-30 for the Westwood Pool Slide Filter Tank Replacement Project for the Parks and Recreation Department and award Contract No. K-1314-108 to Sunbelt Pools, Inc., in the amount of $49,000. Funds in the amount of $50,000 are budgeted and available in Westwood Pool Tank/Pump, Materials (account 050-9374-451.63-01; project PR0142).
RECOMMENDATION TWO: It is further recommended that Performance Bond No. B-1314-59, Statutory Bond No. B-1314-60; and Maintenance Bond No. MB-1314-63 be approved.
RECOMMENDATION THREE: It is further recommended that Sunbelt Pools, Inc. be authorized and appointed as project agent for the Westwood Pool Slide Filter Tank Replacement Project by Resolution No. R-1314-85.