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File #: 25-302    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/26/2025 In control: City Council and Authorities Concurrent
On agenda: 12/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Action to (1) Readopt a Resolution Declaring an Urgency in Accordance with City Charter Section 1310, Contracts on Public Works, to Allow for the Award of a Contract for the International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project ("Project") without Readvertising for Bids; (2) Award a Public Works Contract for the Project to International Swim Center 2026, LLC, a Joint Venture between Adams Pool Solution and Mark Scott Construction, Inc.; (3) Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute all Documents Associated with the Award; and (4) Approve Related Budget Amendments
Attachments: 1. Project Location Map and Site Layout, 2. Report to Council 24-120 from the City Council meeting of June 25, 2024, 3. Report to Council 25-140 from the City Council meeting of April 8, 2025, 4. Draft Agreement with Adams Pool Solutions and Mark Scott Construction, Inc. Joint Venture, 5. Declaration of Urgency Resolution
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REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT

Title

Action to (1) Readopt a Resolution Declaring an Urgency in Accordance with City Charter Section 1310, Contracts on Public Works, to Allow for the Award of a Contract for the International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project (“Project”) without Readvertising for Bids; (2) Award a Public Works Contract for the Project to International Swim Center 2026, LLC, a Joint Venture between Adams Pool Solution and Mark Scott Construction, Inc.; (3) Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute all Documents Associated with the Award; and (4) Approve Related Budget Amendments

 

Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The George F. Haines International Swim Center (ISC), located at 2625 Patricia Drive within Central Park (Attachment 1), has served the Santa Clara community since its opening on July 1, 1967. Following multiple facility condition assessments identifying significant structural, mechanical, and compliance issues, the ISC was closed in January 2024 due to safety and code compliance concerns.

 

On April 8, 2025, the City Council took several actions to advance the rehabilitation of the International Swim Center (ISC). The International Swim Center Rehabilitation Project (Project) was originally planned in two phases to expedite the reopening of aquatic activities for the community. Phase One was to focus on rehabilitating all three pools, including reconfiguring the racing pool depth, upgrading pool decking, replacing pumping and filtration systems, improving the pool gutter system, and restoring the dive tower. Phase Two was to include the construction of a new administrative and community building.

 

To better support long-term community needs and achieve cost efficiencies for the City, the scope of Phase One was expanded to include additional improvements necessary for compliance with accessibility standards, building and fire codes, regulatory requirements, and utility infrastructure needed to support future phases of the Project.

 

BACKGROUND

The George F. Haines International Swim Center (ISC) was designed in 1965, constructed in 1966, and opened to the public on July 1, 1967. The ISC is located at 2625 Patricia Drive within Central Park and features three pools (a 50-meter x 25-yard racing pool, a deep diving well, and a training pool), full concrete decks, mechanical circulation, filtration and heating systems, 3,000-seat viewing stands, roof, diving tower, changing/shower facilities, staff offices, training rooms, and several support spaces.

 

Facilities Condition Reports completed in 2017 (Kitchell Report) and 2023 (LPA’s Visual Observation Assessments Report) identified deficiencies across architectural, structural, mechanical, and forensic engineering systems. These findings, combined with 100+ days of closures in 2023 due to mechanical issues, led to the January 2024 closure of the ISC to ensure public health and safety.

 

On June 25, 2024, the City Council approved $1.86 million for the Planning and Construction of Temporary and/or Permanent ISC Replacement Facility Project in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund (Attachment 2). This action authorized staff to proceed with the temporary repair option to address operational repairs and allow limited use of the racing and training pools. However, the temporary repair scope limited the maximum facility capacity to 200 and excluded the diving tower, diving well, administrative building, and locker rooms.

 

On October 22, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Adams Pool Solutions for the following improvements:

                     Minor repairs to the main drain

                     Replacement of missing or broken tiles (added to scope in January 2025)

                     Resetting of ladders into the pool deck

                     Resetting of interior pool steps for ADA compliance

                     Replastering of the racing and training pools

 

In November 2024, Santa Clara voters approved Measure I, authorizing the issuance of up to $400 million in General Obligation bonds to support the City’s infrastructure needs. Of this amount, an estimated $115 million is dedicated to Parks, Libraries, Senior Center, and Aquatics Facilities, including $45 million specifically designated for the Community Aquatic Facility / ISC Renovation/Replacement. Measure I also separately included funding for administration, contingency, and cost escalation for the bond projects.

 

In December 2024, a separate Request for Bids was issued for the replacement of fencing, gates, and windscreens to comply with the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health standards. At the conclusion of the bidding process, an agreement with Tucker Construction was executed, and all work was completed and approved by the County.

 

The County issued the required improvement permit on December 19, 2024, and the pools were drained on January 6, 2025. Construction began January 13, 2025, with an estimated three-month duration.

 

During Week 3 of construction, Adams Pool Solutions identified unforeseen structural deficiencies in the pool’s gutter and apron infrastructure that posed a significant risk of failure. This finding prompted an emergency onsite meeting on January 29, 2025, attended by City staff, Councilmembers Chahal and Park, and representatives from the aquatic user groups.

 

In February 2025, rain delays provided an opportunity to evaluate additional structural concerns and explore an expanded project scope addressing pool boiler, heater, and plumbing systems. A staff memorandum outlining these issues was distributed to the City Council on February 13, 2025, and site visits were conducted with Councilmembers Hardy and Cox.

 

On April 8, 2025, the City Council approved an expanded scope of work and adopted a resolution declaring an urgency in accordance with City Charter Section 1310, permitting an award of a public works contract without readvertising for bids. In conjunction with this action, $8.1 million from the General Fund Land Sale Reserve was transferred to the project as interim funding, increasing the total budget to $10 million to cover the Option B - Phase 1 costs until the first tranche of General Obligation Bond funds became available (Attachment 3). At that time, the project was also divided into two distinct phases:

 

Phase 1: Preparation of schematic designs and construction documents for the three bodies of water and upgrades to the existing pool plumbing and treatment system, as well as the following:

                     New Racing Pool gutter system resulting in increased depth and lane and lighting reconfiguration per Code for short and long course use;

                     Dive Well infrastructure improvements to account for Kitchell and LPA, Inc. visual assessment of the site health and Building Code safety concerns;

                     Refurbishment of the existing Dive Tower to address health and safety concerns;

                     New plumbing, drain, and circulation systems, resulting in a new pool deck. Many of these infrastructure improvements are to meet County of Santa Clara Code requirements;

                     Upgrade the pool deck to meet the current accessibility requirements

 

Phase 2: Design and construction of a new administrative building, repairing the existing bleachers, replacing the bleacher canopy, and implementing improvements to the accessory buildings located on either side of the spectator seating.

 

These improvements are designed to enhance operational efficiency and system redundancy while ensuring compliance with current competition standards across multiple aquatic disciplines.

 

On September 16, 2025, the City Council approved the appropriations for the first tranche of General Obligation Bond projects, authorizing $22.2 million for ISC Phase 1 construction activities and $2.0 million for ISC Phase 2 design (RTC 25-992).

 

DISCUSSION

Over the past several months, staff has undertaken a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process to support the successful advancement of the Project. This process included numerous meetings and coordination sessions with key partners such as Aquatics User Groups, the County of Santa Clara, and a wide range of internal City departments and divisions, including Community Development and Building, Silicon Valley Power, Fire, Public Works, Information Technology, Parks and Recreation, Purchasing, and Water and Sewer.

 

Internal Stakeholder Meeting Outcome

These critical meetings served to review, discuss, and refine multiple design disciplines and technical components of the Project. Topics included infrastructure elements, such as utilities, concrete and structural work, mechanical and electrical systems, lighting, water circulation and filtration systems, and the functional design of the swimming facilities themselves.

 

The primary objective of this coordinated effort was to solicit detailed input during the schematic and preliminary design phases, enabling staff and the consultant team to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they could affect later stages of design or construction. This proactive, collaborative approach has minimized comments during the formal plan review process, streamlined permitting and approvals, reduced rework, avoided project delays, and controlled costs to ensure the timely reopening of the ISC.

 

In addition to addressing technical concerns, the internal stakeholder meetings created opportunities for several operational efficiencies to take advantage of current technology, reduce long-term maintenance demands, and enhance facility use flexibility. Collectively, these refinements strengthened the Project’s overall value, ensuring the rehabilitated ISC will operate more reliably and sustainably, while meeting the community’s high standards for aquatic programming and competition.

 

The stakeholder meetings also identified several efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities that are now being incorporated into Phase 1. These measures will support current construction objectives while reducing both the cost and duration of Phase 2. This forward-looking approach includes:

 

                     Installation of major utilities to support both the current and future phases of the Project, reducing the need for future trenching or site disruption;

                     Demolition of the existing administrative building to eliminate risks associated with potential structural collapse and unauthorized occupancy. This action also provides essential space for contractor staging, equipment storage, and materials handling during construction;

                     Installation of conduit and infrastructure to meet both current and future technology needs, including security cameras, access control card readers, and wireless access points. These upgrades will enable enhanced safety and provide public Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the Project site;

                     Implementation of Low Impact Development infrastructure designed to reduce stormwater runoff and replicate natural site hydrology, in full compliance with the latest Municipal Regional Permit. These sustainable features preserve natural landscape elements, and reduce impervious surfaces;

                     Development of site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans to manage stormwater discharges during construction, preventing sediment and pollutants from entering waterways and ensuring regulatory compliance;

                     Demolition of the existing dive well bleachers near the administrative building and backfilling of the subsurface glass viewing area to address structural issues, public safety concerns, eliminate nuisance areas, and deter the formation of homeless encampments;

                     Construction of a new mechanical building to house and protect the essential pool systems that support daily operations. The new systems will be designed for energy efficiency and serviceability, incorporating replaceable components, remote control and diagnostic capabilities, and advanced safety mechanisms to prevent catastrophic failure. All equipment will be covered under manufacturer warranties, significantly reducing short-term repair and maintenance costs while improving long-term operational reliability and sustainability;

                     Installation of a new transformer to provide adequate power capacity for both current operations and future facility enhancements, including potential support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure;

                     Improvements to ingress and egress to ensure compliance with the latest building and fire codes, improving safety and accessibility for patrons and staff;

                     Accessibility upgrades throughout the pool deck, pathways, and entry points to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and building code standards;

                     Enhancements to delivery of supplies and on-site storage facilities to better accommodate the delivery of aquatic supplies and equipment rentals, event preparation, and recreational programming needs;

                     Operational additions to enhance City programming, aquatics club use and attract a wider range of user groups, such as lane reconfiguration, the addition of a third 1-meter springboard to the dive well and a conduit for a future scoreboard;

                     New and temporary fencing and gates throughout the site to meet the County’s requirements and improve ingress and egress;

                     Sports lighting to allow the facility to operate safely and effectively beyond daylight hours, accommodating early morning and evening practices, lessons, lap swim, and events, maximizing public access and supporting a wider range of user groups;

                     Temporary re-opening of the three bodies of water with a capacity of 600 (including participants, coaches, volunteers, lifeguards, and spectators) for use while Phase 2 is designed and constructed. A modular, portable shower and restroom facility has been designed (to be ordered after the first of the year) to provide for shower and restroom facilities to meet City and County requirements for a temporary occupancy of 600 individuals; and

                     Providing portable restroom facilities in conjunction with existing available restrooms located on both sides of the viewing bleachers to accommodate a short-term occupancy load of 600 people.

 

While these additions to Phase 1 have increased costs by approximately $13.5 million according to LPA, Inc. estimate, the infrastructure prepared for Phase 2 will streamline the next phase by reducing future expenditures and accelerating progress as the city moves forward to the next stage of the Project.

 

Establishment of a Joint Venture

As described above, the Council acted in April 2025 to adopt an urgency declaration to waive formal public works bidding procedures and award the contract for Phase 1 of the project to Adams Pool Solutions based on its successful completion of previous work at the ISC (January 2025), Mary Gomez Swim Center (August 2023), and the Senior Center Natatorium (December 2024). As a result of the expanded scope of work for Phase 1 onsite and offsite work, such as the installation of utilities beyond the pool and the construction of a new mechanical maintenance building, a contractor with a General Building Contractors (“B” or “A”) license would be required in addition to Adam Pool Solutions’ Swimming Pool (“C53”) license.

 

In response to this need, and in accordance with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) requirements, Adams Pool Solutions and Mark Scott Construction, Inc. (a licensed General Building (“B” and “A”) Contractor) formed a Joint Venture (Joint Venture) limited liability company (International Swim Center 2026 LLC) and applied for a joint venture license. A joint venture license authorizes two or more contractors to create a joint venture that holds the requisite licenses needed for a project. The joint venture license between Adams Pool Solutions and Mark Scott Construction, Inc. was issued by the CSLB on November 13, 2025. This partnership combines Adams Pool Solutions’ specialized expertise in aquatic facility construction with Mark Scott Construction’s broad construction experience, ensuring comprehensive support for the development and installation of the Project’s infrastructure components.

 

To issue an award of contract to the Joint Venture, an updated declaration of urgency resolution is being presented for adoption. The readoption of a declaration of urgency reconfirms the findings set forth in the original resolution, rescinds the award of contract to Adams Pool Solutions, and reissues the award of contract to the Joint Venture.

 

Award of Construction Contract

On November 6, 2025, the Project’s construction documents were sent to the Joint Venture for a formal bid. On December 2, 2025, the Joint Venture submitted a bid in the amount of $24,508,292, which is approximately 4% above the engineer’s estimate of $23,505,696. The Joint Venture’s bid was reviewed by staff for compliance with the terms and conditions of the bid documents and has been determined to be responsive and responsible. Staff recommends awarding the construction contract to the Joint Venture. In addition, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders up to 15% percent of the contract price, or $3,676,244, which would bring the total not to exceed amount for the contract to $28,184,536. Awarding the contract will enable the construction of the Project to commence by March 2026. Substantial completion of the Project is anticipated by the summer of 2027. The date may be subject to change based on any unforeseen conditions discovered during construction. The contract includes prevailing wage requirements.

 

Many of the infrastructure improvements incorporated in the cost for Phase 1 will streamline the next phase by reducing future expenditures and accelerating progress as the city moves forward to the next stage of the Project.

 

Staff also recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the award, administration, and completion of the Project. This authority will allow the City to address unforeseen conditions that may be encountered during work on existing aquatic facilities and mitigate potential delays or cost impacts related to supply chain challenges, weather events, or design refinements.

 

Project Time Savings and Efficiencies as a Result of Council Actions

The following activities were conducted in an effort to save time and monies to deliver the Project for our community:

 

                     Leveraging the existing architect (LPA, Inc. and Aquatic Design Group) and contractor (Adams Pool Solutions) to avoid delays associated with a full Request for Proposals (RFP) process, resulting in significant time savings;

                     Holding weekly project team meetings to maintain momentum, expedite decision-making, and quickly resolve issues. Multiple meetings were on-site to provide a visual assessment;

                     Involving the construction team from the onset of the project to ensure early coordination and reduce redesign or rework later in the process;

                     Engaging user groups through monthly meetings during schematic design and construction planning to accelerate approvals and minimize late-stage changes;

                     Submitting draft plans to the County early to secure a position in the review queue, with final plans to follow, reducing review-related delays. County plans check approval was received November 12, 2025;

                     Submitting draft plans to PG&E to ensure connection coordination feedback is received and incorporated prior to finalization of construction drawings;

                     Submitting draft plans to Fire and Building departments to secure early placement in their respective queues and shorten turnaround times. At the writing of this report, plan check still underway with anticipated completion by mid-December;

                     Conducting discipline-specific working sessions with various departments to complete detailed plan reviews more efficiently and collaboratively;

                     Involving the Joint Venture at specific Project milestones for feedback and troubleshooting;

                     Receiving license and bonding information from the joint venture ahead of the bid deadline to avoid procurement delays and maintain schedule continuity;

                     Tracking multiple tasks noted above on a parallel timeline to achieve the result, and;

                     Utilizing staff expertise to identify innovative approaches that accelerate design processes and reduce potential delays, supporting timely project completion.

 

Combined, this accelerated design and permitting efforts are estimated to have saved 12 - 14 months, along with potential project management, delivery cost, and escalation savings.

 

Project Timeline and Performance Provisions

Conservatively, the average timeline for the construction of an aquatic facility of this magnitude and scope is 18 - 24 months. However, in working closely with the contractor, a 15-month construction duration has been estimated for substantial completion, pending the unforeseen conditions detailed above and extended weather delays.

 

To help ensure adherence to the project schedule, the contract includes provisions for liquidated damages, which serve as a predetermined daily cost to the contractor for delays in completing the project beyond the agreed-upon substantial completion date. These damages are designed not as a penalty, but to compensate the city for administrative costs, loss of facility use, and potential scheduling impacts resulting from delays.

 

ISC Project Phase 2, including Community Aquatic Facility Steering Committee

Phase 2 of the Project is anticipated to begin following the commencement of Phase 1 construction. Given that Phase 1 would potentially use $28.2 million of the $49.5 million Measure I project funding (includes $4.5 million of the bond contingency funds), $21.3 million would remain for Phase 2. The initial step in this phase will involve preparing an RFP to retain a professional consultant. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing schematic designs for the new administrative building, repairing the existing bleachers, replacing the bleacher canopy, and implementing improvements to the accessory buildings located on either side of the spectator seating.

 

The consultant’s scope of services will generally include public outreach, preparing schematic design, and construction documents (detailed plans, specifications, and an engineer’s estimate) for formal public works bidding. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with permit coordination and acquisition, as well as providing support to the city during the project advertisement, award, and construction phases.

 

City staff will return to the City Council to seek approval of a professional services agreement for the schematic design-related work. Staff is currently developing the scope of work for the Phase 2 professional services and anticipates advertising the RFP by March 2026. Staff plans to return to the City Council in Spring 2026 for the design professional services agreement approval and details on the pending Community Aquatic Facility Steering Committee. The Phase 2 schematic design is expected to begin in Summer 2026. Measure I Bond funding of $2 million is budgeted for the Phase 2 design work.

 

Per prior City Council direction, the urgency declaration should not be applied to ISC Phase 2. This portion of the Project will proceed through the standard public works process.

 

To design a facility that meets the various needs of the community and for General Obligation Bond transparency, the Parks and Recreation Department will convene a Community Aquatic Facility Steering Committee (Committee) to serve as a project liaison between City staff, the community, the Parks and Recreation Commission, City Council and the Measure I Bond Oversight Committee. The Committee’s functions will be to provide input on organizational concepts with a visionary view on the following functions and may include stakeholder members representing several organizations and residents, including, but not limited to:

                     Parks & Recreation Commission

                     Senior Advisory Commission

                     Youth Commission

                     Santa Clara Swim Club

                     Santa Clara Artistic Swimming

                     Santa Clara Dive Club

                     Water aerobics

                     Water polo club

                     Board of Library Trustees member

                     Immediate neighbor(s) to Central Park (Patricia Drive, White Drive or Las Palmas Drive)

                     SCUSD Board of Trustee member

                     Resident family actively involved in Parks and Recreation Department programming

 

External Stakeholder Meetings and Public Outreach

Throughout the Project, City staff has maintained ongoing communication with local Aquatics User Groups to provide updates on project status and solicit feedback on programmatic needs. Input from these stakeholders has been carefully considered and, where feasible, incorporated into the project planning and design to ensure that facility improvements align with community priorities and enhance user experience.

 

Regular updates on Phase 1 of the ISC Project have been shared with the City Council through the City Manager’s Weekly Report and are subsequently posted on the ISC Project webpage at www.SantaClaraCA.gov/ISC. Staff has also coordinated with the Clubs to disseminate these updates directly to their membership. Additionally, beginning with the August 25, 2025, update, the Parks and Recreation Department has utilized the Activity Pass database to send email notifications to subscribers, ensuring timely and direct communication with the broader community.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

This project being considered is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (c), “Existing Facilities,” as the activity consists of the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of the use beyond that presently existing.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Staff recommends awarding a Public Works Contract to the International Swim Center 2026 LLC in an amount not to exceed $24,508,292 (Attachment 4), and approving a 15% contingency of $3,676,244, for a total project authorization of $28,184,536.

 

LPA Inc.’s review indicates that the variance from the Engineer’s Estimate is largely attributable to higher costs in several categories, including general requirements, demolition, concrete work for the building and dive tower, site concrete, and electrical systems. This overage does not include the revocable bid item for Class 2 soil disposal. Conversely, the bid amounts for the pool, pool equipment, and pool decking align closely with the Engineer’s Estimate, differing by less than $3,000. LPA Inc. advises that the bid is balanced and reasonable and further notes that rebidding the project would introduce schedule delays and additional escalation costs.

 

For the Phase 1 project, the current funding available from the first tranche of the Measure I General Obligation Bond funds is $24.4 million, which includes $22.2 million allocated to the Community ISC Aquatic Facility (Phase 1) project and $2.2 million in the Parks, Library, Senior Center & Aquatics Facilities Contingency, Escalation, Administration project for contingency and escalation. Given the contract cost with contingency of $28.2 million, there is a funding gap of $3.8 million for the Phase 1 project.

 

To bridge the funding gap, staff recommends establishing a new Community ISC Aquatic Facility project in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund and appropriating $3.8 million of Mitigation Fee Act (MFA) funds to fully fund the contract and contingency on an interim basis. It is anticipated that these funds would be reimbursed from the second tranche of Measure I bond proceeds for the Community ISC Aquatic Facility project.  However, if Phase 2 costs are higher than anticipated, the MFA funds may remain in the project and would not be reimbursed.

 

Staff also recommends actions to repay the General Fund Land Sale Reserve in the amount of $8,137,931, which was temporarily allocated to the Planning and Construction of Temporary and/or Permanent ISC Replacement Facility project in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund until Measure I bond funds became available. Remaining funds in this project will be retained to support any non-bond-eligible expenses. The recommended budget actions are summarized below.

 

Budget Amendment

FY 2025/26

 

 

Current

Increase/ (Decrease)

Revised

  Parks and Recreation Capital Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditures

 

 

 

Planning and Construction of Temporary and/or Permanent ISC Replacement Facility

$9,010,410

($8,137,931)

$872,479

Community ISC Aquatic Facility  Transfers To

$0

$3,764,536

$3,764,536

Transfer to the General Fund - Land Sale Reserve

$0

$8,137,931

$8,137,931

 

 

 

 

Ending Fund Balance

 

 

 

Fund Balance - Mitigation Fee Act Fees

$18,163,834

($3,764,536)

$14,399,298

 

 

 

 

General Fund

 

 

 

Transfers From Transfer from the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund

 $0

 $8,137,931

 $8,137,931

 Ending Fund Balance

 

 

 

Land Sale Reserve

$12,687,628

$8,137,931

$20,825,559

 

The Community ISC Aquatic Facility (Phase 2) project in the Measure I General Obligation Bond Projects Fund includes $2 million for Phase 2 design work, leaving a remaining balance of $19.3 million (including a portion of the Measure I bond contingency funds) to complete the project. 

 

COORDINATION

This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department, and the City Attorney’s Office.

 

PUBLIC CONTACT

Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

 

ALTERNATIVE

Direct the City Manager to solicit competitive bids publicly for this Public Works Project.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

1.                     Determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations;

2.                     Readopt a resolution declaring an urgency in accordance with City Charter Section 1310 to allow for the award of contract for the Project without readvertisement for bids; 

3.                     Award the Public Works Contract to the International Swim Center 2026, LLC, a Joint Venture between Mark Scott Construction, Inc. and Adams Pool Solutions, in an amount of $24,508,292, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; 

4.                     Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with, and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project;

5.                     Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to 15% percent of the original contract price, $3,676,244, for a total not to exceed amount of $28,184,536;

6.                     Approve the following FY 2025/26 Budget Amendments:

a.                     In the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund, establish a transfer to the General Fund Land Sale Reserve in the amount of $8,137,931 and decrease the Planning and Construction of Temporary and/or Permanent ISC Replacement Facility project appropriation by the same amount (majority affirmative Council votes required);

b.                     In the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund, establish a new Community ISC Aquatic Facility project and appropriate $3,764,536 of Mitigation Fee Act fees and decrease the Mitigation Fee Act Fees fund balance by the same amount (five affirmative Council votes required for the use of unused balances); and,

c.                     In the General Fund, recognize a transfer from the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund in the amount of $8,137,931 and increase the Land Sale Reserve by the same amount (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue).

7.                     Direct staff to return to City Council with a Phase 2 project implementation plan, including a professional services agreement for public outreach and design-related work, and an additional budget appropriation to support the Project’s next steps.

 

Staff

Written by: Carolyn McDowell, Senior Management Analyst

Reviewed by: Damon Sparacino, Parks & Recreation Department Director

Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1.                     Project Location Map and Site Layout

2.                     Report to Council 24-120 from the City Council meeting of June 25, 2024

3.                     Report to Council 25-140 from the City Council meeting of April 8, 2025, which includes the following attachments:

a.                     ISC Timeline

b.                     LPA, Inc. Agreement

c.                     Amendment No. 1 to LPA, Inc. Agreement

d.                     LPA Visual Observations Assessment Report

e.                     Adams Pool Solution Agreement

f.                     ISC Project Update Memo to City Council

g.                     Declaration of Urgency Resolution (original)

4.                     Draft Agreement with Adams Pool Solutions and Mark Scott Construction, Inc. Joint Venture

5.                     Declaration of Urgency Resolution (readoption)