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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of a Purchase Order with California Hot Water Supply in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $60,000 to Replace a Non-Functioning Pool Heater at the City's Municipal Plunge; and (2) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Procurement of the Pool Heater Per Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3.
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Meeting Date: December 1, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Ted Stevens/ Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: E-Mail: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/25/2025)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (11/25/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve a purchase order with California Hot Water Supply to replace a non-functioning water heater at the Municipal Plunge in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000; and (2) waive competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of the pool heater per Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The pool water at the Municipal Plunge is pre-heated by several thermal solar panels placed atop the locker room roof before travelling through two natural gas fired water heaters to bring its temperature to an optimal level.
One of the two water heaters is more than 20 years old (their useful life is 20-25 years) and is currently not operable, causing undue strain on the remaining water heater to do double duty in its attempt to increase the temperature of the water on its own. Staff anticipates that if the inoperable water heater isn't replaced right away, the temperature of the pool water may be reduced to a level that patrons will find uncomfortable, and the working water heater's useful life will be reduced due to overuse.1
Staff is aware that one of the conceptual plans for ...
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