Gilley Pool opens for the 2017 season in less than two weeks and visitors could notice a little something different in the eating area.
McMinnville officials are considering the purchase of shade, a nylon cover to stretch over the eating area that’s located between the concession stand and bathrooms.
“We basically received five bids,” said McMinnville Parks and Recreation director Scott McCord to members of the city Parks and Recreation Committee.
The lowest bid received was $17,998. McCord says that bid is not accurate because it did not include any concrete work in the installation.
“In their bid they said the bid assumes no rock removal, or concrete or asphalt installation,” said McCord. “There is. To be fair to them, I contacted them. Yes, this will be concrete work – cutting into the deck and she told me she would get me numbers. I have yet to hear back from them.”
Officials included $24,000 in the budget of Parks and Recreation for shade at that spot.
The next lowest bid was from All Recreation for $24,114.
“We did budget $24,000 for the project, and they do meet all the specifications,” said McCord.
Committee members unanimously approved the bid from All Recreation. The measure will be sent to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for its consideration.
The pool opens May 27.