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Board approves RFP for pool repairs after superintendent recommends $250,000 liner
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Summary
Superintendent recommended installing a rigid PVC liner (estimated $250,000) to extend pool life while acknowledging a potential $1.3 million air-handler replacement risk; the board approved issuing an RFP for pool repairs to get detailed consultant estimates.
The Superintendent briefed the board on pool usage and repair options, saying the district recorded roughly 16,500 annual "contact points" for pool use and that a rigid PVC liner would likely cost about $250,000 with a 20–25 year warranty. She noted chemicals cost about $13,400 annually and that the district could spread liner cost over its useful life; she added that the natatorium’s original air-handler dates to the 1960s and a full replacement could cost approximately $1.3 million.
The Superintendent said she recommended moving forward with the liner because it is a comparatively efficient solution and that Mrs. Williams had found $250,000 in next year’s draft budget to cover the work. She also said maintenance staff believe the pool could remain usable over the summer while work is scheduled and that the district may consider nominal community fees (with Blue Tide’s cooperation) to offset some operating costs.
Board members asked about timing and contingencies; the Superintendent said a consultant visit and on-site estimate would provide final cost and schedule details. The board approved a request for proposals (RFP) for the pool repairs to solicit contractor bids and get firm estimates.
Next steps: the district will solicit proposals, host a consultant site visit to confirm liner feasibility and schedule work to try to have the pool competition-ready by October if possible, subject to consultant findings.
