Parks Department sets bids for soccer and baseball field supplies at Camp Jordan Park

The East Ridge City Council meeting on July 10, 2025, focused on several key developments within the Parks and Recreation Department, including upcoming bids for sports supplies and the installation of synthetic turf at Camp Jordan Park.

The meeting began with the announcement of an open bid for soccer supplies, which will be available for the upcoming fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The bid will be opened on July 23, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The Parks and Recreation Department acknowledged a delay in releasing this bid compared to previous years.

Following this, the council discussed another unnumbered resolution regarding the approval of bids for athletic field equipment and maintenance supplies for baseball and softball fields at Camp Jordan Park. This bid will open on July 16, 2025, and is intended to cover essential items such as chalk and bases for the fields.

Additionally, the council addressed the upcoming fall and winter uniform bids, which will include indoor soccer jerseys. This bid will also open on July 16, 2025, with plans for a separate bid for spring and summer uniforms to be issued in December.

A significant topic of discussion was the proposed installation of synthetic turf on Fields 5 through 8 at Camp Jordan Park. The estimated cost for this project is not expected to exceed $3 million, a figure previously authorized by a resolution in November 2024. The council plans to invite representatives from ASA Engineering and Consulting and Baseline Sports Construction to the next meeting to answer any questions regarding the turf installation.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the city's commitment to enhancing its recreational facilities and ensuring that local sports programs are well-equipped for the upcoming seasons. The council's next steps will include reviewing the bids and addressing any inquiries from the community regarding the turf project.