Title
Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Non-Professional Services Agreement with Matrix HG, Inc. for Pool Boiler Replacement at the San Leandro Family Aquatic Center (Washington Manor Park) in the Amount of $66,296, and Authorization for the City Manager or his designee to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders up to 25% of the Original Contract Amount
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Non-Professional Services Agreement (NPSA) with Matrix HG, Inc. to replace the pool boiler at the San Leandro Family Aquatic Center (Washington Manor Park), which includes authorization to negotiate and approve cumulative Change Orders up to 25% of the original contract amount.
BACKGROUND
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center was built in 2006 and is located at Washington Manor Park. The facility offers an activity pool with zero depth entry and water play structure, three 25-yard lap lanes, a "spray" ground, and a 17-foot tall water slide. The pool normally operates a summer schedule roughly between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but was opened year-round for classes and special activities in January, 2018 due to the temporary closure of the Boys & Girls Club pool.
Within the last three months, the pool's heating system has suffered irreparable damage due to the continual exposure to chlorine and acid. The boiler is approximately 14-years old and out of warranty. Staff attempted several times to patch the unit where it is leaking but the patches are temporary and the unit must be replaced as soon as possible to avoid failure.
Analysis
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center is the only City-owned pool facility that is currently open. Due to the severity of the situation, staff obtained informal quotes from two known vendors, and requested an emergency purchase order from the Finance Department. The lower of the t...
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