He has proven to be a capable Operator over the interim period and has indicated that he wishes to continue with the present operation. He has also indicated that he would undertake the contract at no increase. As the present contract award process is not in strict compliance with the normal tendering procedures, it was felt that it should be reviewed and put forward for Council endorsement. The Contractor also supplies the needed brushes and brooms. The City supplies paper towels, toilet paper, soap, utilities and provides building maintenance.
Attendants are generally from the local community who care about the facility operation.
This process offers them an employment opportunity that may not otherwise be available to them. In effect, the existing award process helps to ensure that the comfort stations provide physical and social benefits in tune with the community they serve. It is felt that a formal tender process would introduce restrictions on our ability to maintain the local pride and commitment to neighbourhood service we have enjoyed to date.