Pool correction: An Aug. 21 story about swimming pool replacement incorrectly described the nature of the process. The award was made under a construction manager- general contractor process. An initial phase of work with contractor Triplett Wellman has been completed under a separate comment. The comments in the story referred to a contract for the balance of the work on pool demolition and replacement. We apologize for the error.
The proposed design-build contract for the new city swimming pool is missing a few key protections, Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District’s interim executive director told his board of directors Aug. 20, and he is working to make sure they are included in the final contract.
Karl Cozad told the board that he is in “dialogue and negotiation” with Triplett Wellman of Woodburn, the general contractor on the project. As initially presented, the contract had no timeline or deadlines, and consequently no liquidated damages for failure to meet them. Also, key attachments that further outline terms of the contract are missing. “It’s probably the most important piece of this project or any public works project,” Cozad said, later adding, “Without the strong foundation of the contract, you are vulnerable.”
Cozad also told the board that demolition bids for the old pool and its surroundings came in substantially higher than the engineer’s estimate. Local contractor Crestline Construction’s bid came in at double the estimate, while a second contractor, RC Northwest, of Brush Prairie, Wash., also came in much higher.
“I am proposing to the board tonight that we will prepare a resolution for next Wednesday at noon for the board to consider entering into a contractual agreement with Triplett Wellman to enter into construction of the swimming pool.”
Cozad said he wanted to be completely confident of the numbers he brings to the board.
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