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Council directs new RFP for Glorietta tennis operations after legal challenge
Summary
Following public comment and competing bids, the Glendale City Council rescinded its prior procurement decision for operation of tennis courts at Glorietta Park and directed staff to revise and reissue the RFP after a legal challenge from competing vendor Hard 8 Inc.
The Glendale City Council on Sept. 30 chose to rescind its prior award decision for operation of the tennis courts at Glorietta Park and directed staff to revise and reissue a request for proposals after a lawsuit from a competing vendor.
The dispute centers on a June 10 council action to award a five-year contract with renewal options to an operator identified in the procurement. Hard 8 Inc., which operates programs at other city parks, filed suit alleging the council'level award failed to follow the city's published RFP procedures. The city and Hard 8 agreed to a court stipulation that postponed litigation while the council reconsidered the procurement.
At the Sept. 30 meeting, attorneys and advocates for both sides spoke during an extended public-comment period. Armin Matavosian, attorney for the incumbent coach, argued the city's RFP reservation-of-rights language allowed the council to reject proposals and that a…
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