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Council reviews pre‑bond design and preconstruction contracts for proposed aquatic center
Summary
Staff recommended hiring Crafton & Tull for initial aquatic center design ($232,524) and CDI LLC for preconstruction CMAR services ($39,999) to produce feasibility refinements and public input materials; further work would depend on voter approval of a bond.
Staff presented two items related to a proposed aquatic center included in the city’s bond package: a professional architectural design contract with Crafton & Tull for $232,524 (plus contingency) to lead pre‑bond design and public engagement, and a construction manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) preconstruction contract with CDI LLC for $39,999 for pre‑bond services. Staff said the selection committees interviewed multiple firms and recommended these firms based on experience and local presence.
Wade, who summarized the selection process, said the initial phase will refine the feasibility study, develop preliminary designs and budgets for utilities and off‑street circulation, and facilitate multiple public input sessions. Remaining design and construction phases would be contingent on a successful bond vote and subsequent council approvals. Council members asked whether the initial design fees would be wasted if voters reject the bond; staff replied the deliverables would be reusable for future planning even if the bond failed.
Council also asked that the feasibility work include operational cost modeling and scenario planning so voters and council can review scaled options (for example, fewer pools or phased components) and their effect on capital and operating costs. Staff confirmed that the CMAR will help with cost estimating and value engineering during pre‑bond phases.
Both items were discussed but not decided; staff requested direction on whether to move the resolutions to consent for the Nov. 4 meeting.
