Burlington Awards $1.1M Pool Contract to GHAC Despite BAD's Legal Challenge
The City of Burlington has awarded a five-year contract to manage its swimming pools. The contract, worth $220,000 annually, requires a minimum of 2,000 pool rental hours. The selected operator, GHAC, met the 85% Burlington residency requirement for registrants. However, BAD has sought legal counsel regarding the procurement process.
GHAC's contract spans three years with two optional one-year extensions, totalling five years. They must commit to 2,000 hours of pool rental annually at $110 per hour. The contract stipulates that 85% of participants must be Burlington residents from the start and each year thereafter.
The RFP's requirement to ensure 85% of participants are Burlington residents is for the future, not the present. This means GHAC must demonstrate how they will meet this criterion, not that they already do. BAD's membership is predominantly Burlington-based (79%), while GHAC's is less so (28%).
A confidential legal report regarding potential litigation for aquatics procurement is upcoming. The commissioning authority selected the new operator in July 2025, but the specific institution's name is not disclosed. The procurement staff involved report to City CFO Craig Millar and are currently on vacation.
The City of Burlington's new pool operator, GHAC, has a five-year contract with clear residency requirements. BAD's legal challenge and the upcoming litigation report indicate potential disputes in the procurement process. The city's residents and taxpayers await clarity on these issues.
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