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After heated public comment, commissioners award Solomon Calhoun pool contract to Planet Swim, 3-2
Summary
Following extensive public comment from West Augustine community members urging retention of YMCA programming, the board awarded RFP 2476 (Solomon Calhoun pool management) to Planet Swim in a 3-2 vote; concerns remain about community buy-in and program continuity.
The Board of County Commissioners approved awarding RFP 2476 to Planet Swim to manage the Solomon Calhoun Community Center pool, voting 3-2 after lengthy testimony from community members, CRA representatives and local swim-program leaders who urged the county to retain YMCA services or ensure continuity for long-standing community programs.
Purchasing staff described a standard competitive process: RFP issued Nov. 5, proposals received Dec. 11, presentations Feb. 5 and negotiations with the top-ranked proposer. Staff said Planet Swim was the top-ranked respondent after scoring proposals and presentations, and county negotiators presented a negotiated contract terms that included a $300,000 annual management fee (paid by the county), a…
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