REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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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.
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