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Gilroy council directs staff to issue RFP for interim aquatic operator; seeks one-year term with extension option
Summary
Council instructed staff to solicit bids for an interim operator to run Christopher Aquatic Center during a planned recreation assessment, preferring a one-year contract with a one-year extension and asking staff to prioritize preserving swim lessons.
The Gilroy City Council on Sept. 15 gave staff direction to release a request for proposals (RFP) to secure an interim operator for the Christopher Aquatic Center for the 2026 season, with a recommended one-year contract and an optional one-year extension.
Bryce (Recreation Division staff) summarized options that ranged from no programming to full-service operations. He said running swim lessons alone would cost the city about $206,000 (city-operated estimate) while full rec service across both pools could cost roughly $540,0002, with contractor estimates provided in staff materials near $403,000. Staff estimated annual revenue under recent…
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