Title
Aquatics Instructor Certification Programs Contract - PKS-RFA-25-0038 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51733) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contracts with Starfish Aquatics Institute and StarGuard Elite, to provide certification programs for the Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatic Division. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $300,000.
Report
Summary
These contracts will provide curriculum and training related to the swimming lesson program, lifeguard certification services and pool operator training services. Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) and StarGuard Elite (SGE) are the current authorized providers for swim lesson instruction and lifeguard certifications for the City. Approximately 650 personnel at City pools receive lifeguard and swim lesson certifications through SAI and SGE.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. These services will provide continuity to the existing certification programs. If the City were to replace the current programs, it would be extremely costly and require all existing employees that have been trained under SAI and SGE to be retrained and certified under new programs and also pose a safety issue that would be detrimental to the community.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 1, 2025, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $300,000 for the five-year term.
Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Parks and Recreation Department.