REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to (1) Approve an Expanded Scope of Work for the International Swim Center (ISC) Project, Including the Rehabilitation of the Pool and Dive Tower Facilities at the Current Location ("Project"), (2) Adopt 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 Project without Readvertising for Bids, and (3) Award the Contract for the Project to Adams Pool Solutions (4) Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Execute Agreements to Implement the Project, and (5) Approve Related Budget Amendments
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreation & Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
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), 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. As the facility has aged, a number of actions have been considered to study, improve, expand, and/or replace the ISC (Attachment 1).
In 2017, the City conducted a Facilities Condition Assessment (Kitchell) of all Parks & Recreation Department facilities, including the ISC. This visual assessment determined that the majority of the ISC was in poor to critical condition, with many components being deemed beyond their useful life. The report recommended engaging a construction professional to further investigate noted concerns, including water damage and plumbing issues (https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/parks-recreation/park-projects).
On August 10, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with L...
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