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BACKGROUND AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION The original two pools at the Aquatic Center, located at 4455 Black Avenue, were constructed in 1968. The diving pool was added in 1976, and then in 1996, the facility was expanded with a 50 meter pool and improved locker facilities. While this improvement project was initially intended to include other improvements, including a toddler pool and filtration improvements, lack of funding prevented these additional improvements from being completed. Since that time, the CIP has included a number of projects to address facility improvements but higher priorities have limited work at the Aquatic Center to routine maintenance. Two of the primary issues facing the facility are deteriorating concrete decks and an inadequate filtration system. These issues are not only related to general maintenance concerns but represent a broader health and safety concern related to compliance with code requirements that each pool have an independent filtration system. The Alameda County Health Department has not formally determined that the facility is out of compliance; however the need to replace the deteriorating decks and address the antiquated filtration system remains. Aquatic Design Group was selected to design the project, and prepare the construction documents for the project. The project can generally be described as the complete renovation of two of the four pools, and includes the demolition of the existing diving pool and incorporation of the diving pool functions into the existing 25 meter pool. The work includes the re-plastering of the pools, installation of ADA access, replacement of the existing decking and complete plumbing, heating, electrical and filtration for the pools. The work also includes the extension of the existing building to house the new pool equipment systems. The renovation and maintenance building design complements and follows the same basic architectural direction as the existing structure, blending in with the existing building, landscaping and paving surrounding the Aquatic Center. DISCUSSION Sealed bids for this construction project were opened on August 07, 2012. A total of eight bids were received, ranging from $2,973,000 to $3,806,000. The Engineer's estimate for the project was $2,944,000. The low bid for the project was received from West Bay Builders, Inc. in the amount of $2,973,000. Based upon reference checks and work previously performed for the City, staff has determined that West Bay Builders, Inc. is the lowest qualified bidder and is capable of completing the project. In addition to the improvements included in the base bid, additional construction development costs are required to complete the project. These include architectural, geotechnical and special inspections; furniture, fixtures and equipments (FFEs), and miscellaneous estimated fees as outlined in Attachment 1. Finally, the project was bid with three additive alternatives: improving the lighting to competition level, refurbishing the existing slide, and upgrading the pool heaters from Page 2 of 3