Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE OF THERMAL POOL COVERS FROM LINCOLN AQUATICS FOR THE CARSON POOL AND DOMINGUEZ AQUATIC CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson services two pools and two aquatic centers for the residents of Carson. The thermal pool covers at Carson Pool and Dominguez Aquatic Center need replacement due to wear and tear.
Per the purchasing ordinance, staff obtained three quotes for replacement of the covers (Exhibit No's 1-3). Lincoln Aquatics submitted the lowest quote at $21,208.59 (Exhibit No. 1). Staff recommends approval of the purchase from Lincoln Aquatics.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the purchase of thermal pool covers from Lincoln Aquatics for $21,208.59 (Exhibit No. 1).
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson services two pools and two aquatic centers for the residents of Carson. The thermal pool covers at Carson Pool and Dominguez Aquatic Center are in need of replacement.
Per the purchasing ordinance (CMC 2611(a)(2)), staff obtained three price quotations or informal bids for replacement of the covers. Each quote amount is listed below.
Vendor
Total Amount
1. Lincoln Aquatics (Exhibit 1)
$21,208.59
2. Waterline Technologies, Inc. (Exhibit 2)
$24,488.30
3. Commercial Aquatics Services (Exhibit 3)
$37,138.74
Awards under CMC 2611(a)(2) "shall be made to the responsive and responsible vendor who offers the lowest acceptable quotation that best meets the need of the City."
Lincoln Aquatic offered the lowest quotation. Staff has determined Lincoln Aquatics' quotation is responsive to the City's informal solicitation and is acceptable and best meets the needs of the City. City staff also knows Lincoln Aquatic to be a responsible vendor from other City business. The City has expended a total of $23,412...
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