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Council approves $765,000 contract for Principal Park bullpen work after questions on low bid and change orders

5500910 · July 1, 2025
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Summary

The City Council designated Ball Team LLC as low bidder for bullpen relocation at Principal Park and discussed why a low bid was submitted and how staff will scrutinize change orders during the stadium rehab.

The Des Moines City Council on June 23 approved plans and designated Ball Team LLC as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder at $765,000 for bullpen relocations at Principal Park.

Carol Maher, a downtown Ward 3 resident, urged the city to seek public access or events to show taxpayers improvements paid for with public funds. “I believe we’re rounding third base on this project with this three quarters of a million dollars…

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