JANESVILLE — The Janesville City Council on Monday will consider awarding a $4.2 million construction contract for a new aquatic center at Palmer Park to replace the current wading pool.

According to a staff memo, the contract includes construction of a new 3,500 square foot pool building (admissions, concessions, restrooms, mechanical, and storage), 5,000 square foot zero-depth entry pool, concrete pavement, fencing, earthwork, asphalt paving, pavement markings, building, and site demolition (existing pool and pump building), electrical and lighting, plumbing, site utilities, and restoration.

JP Cullen & Sons, Inc. providing the lowest construction bid at $3,429.000. Contingencies and other costs bring the total to $4,218,000.

The council meeting begins at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 in the Council Chambers, 18 North Jackson Street,
Janesville.