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BACKGROUND The Aquatic Center is located at 4455 Black Avenue. 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 or 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 its own filtration system. While, the City has avoided the Alameda County Health Department from determining that the facility is out of compliance, the need to replace the deteriorating decks will trigger the need to address the filtration system. To address this issue the CIP includes funding for the design of the project but does not include funding for the improvements. Staff anticipates that the design work will include an estimated construction cost estimate that will be used for determining the feasibility and timing of future funding. DISCUSSION A Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to a total of three (3) consultant firms in 2008. The firms were either from the City's qualified list of consultants or firms that expressed an interest in receiving a copy of the RFP. Two (2) firms, Aquatic Design Group (ADG) and Rowley International Inc., responded with proposals. Interviews were conducted with these firms, and all firms were found to be qualified to provide the services requested. However, based on the proposed scope of work, Aquatic Design Group (ADG) was selected to provide the services needed. The scope of work is outlined in Exhibit A of the recommended agreement (Attachment 1). Staff anticipates all work being completed by December 2009. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: I ~~~ i Susan Andrade-Wax David P. Culver ~ NelsodFialho Director of Parks and Director of Finance City Manager Community Services Attachments: 1. Recommend Professional Services Agreement with Aquatic Design Group 2. Qualification Statement from Aquatic Design Group Page 2 of 2