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Iowa City council approves City Park pool replacement project, moves to solicit construction bids
Summary
The Iowa City Council on Feb. 18 approved project manuals and an estimate of cost for the City Park pool replacement, authorizing the city clerk to post bid notices and setting a bidder security amount; the resolution passed 6-0.
The Iowa City Council on Feb. 18 voted unanimously to approve the project manual and estimate of cost for the City Park pool replacement project and directed the city clerk to post notice to bidders and set the required bid security.
The project replaces the existing, end-of-life outdoor pool with a three-pool complex featuring six 50-meter lap lanes, a larger leisure pool with play features and a separate diving well. The council approved the documents needed to solicit competitive bids; the base bid was described at about $18,000,000 and bids are scheduled to be opened March 25, with an expected award April 1 and construction to follow, enabling a projected grand opening in May 2026.
Parks and Recreation Director Julie Bridal Johnson said the design reflects nine project goals developed during the planning process and extensive community input. “We wanted to have a whole range…
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