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Staff recommends awarding Parrot Island work within budget; water‑park operator extension draws criticism

Fort Smith Board of Directors
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Summary

Staff recommended accepting competitive bids for Parrot Island pump house (SSI Inc., $1,751,910) and aquatics components (Clarity Pools, $664,200) totaling $2,416,100, and advised a one‑year extension with American Resort Management to operate the water park in 2026 while an audit proceeds; several directors objected to another year under ARM given outstanding audit questions and a reported missing $8,000 check.

Staff told the board that bids reopened March 5 produced low responsive bidders for the Parrot Island project: SSI Inc. for the construction pump house at $1,751,910 and Clarity Pools for the aquatics portion at $664,200 — a combined $2,416,100, which staff said is within the appropriation for the project. Staff recommended advancing resolutions to the March 17 regular meeting to accept the bids and award…

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