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Parks staff ask board to review aquatic feasibility scope after single RFQ response
Summary
Parks staff told the board the second RFQ for an aquatic market‑viability study (RFQ 306‑26) produced a single submission; staff requested the board review the consultant's scope (covering outdoor pools and splash pads), discussed a proposed one‑day site visit and three meetings, and noted an estimated study price of about $100,000.
Parks staff presented an update on the aquatic facilities feasibility effort and asked the Park and Recreation Board to review the consultant's scope before the board considers a formal recommendation to city council.
Staff said the second RFQ (306‑26) yielded a single submission. "When you start talking about specialized aquatic facilities, there's only so many companies that are in that sphere of work," the staff member told the board. The scope submitted would evaluate all outdoor aquatic facilities, including splash pads, provide cost estimates for repair versus replacement and include about two virtual presentations and one in‑person meeting with the board plus a one‑day site visit.
Board members raised questions about whether the scope should exclude or amend certain sites (staff proposed removing Warford from the initial scope because of an immediate replaster quote) and whether the consultant should do destructive testing or additional core sampling. Staff said the consultant would first perform a structural and operational assessment and could provide estimated repair and replacement cost ranges; staff suggested adding an ad‑alternate for core drilling if the board wants that level of inspection. The board did not take a formal vote; members agreed to review the scope and give staff revisions before the item returns as a formal recommendation to council.
