Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Stadium Bleachers topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves new visitor bleachers for Seymour High School
Summary
After comparing bids and cooperative-purchase options, the board approved Southern Bleacher for new exterior visitor seating to address safety inspection needs; installation is expected after football season.
The Seymour Board of Education approved a contract on July 21 to replace the exterior visitor bleachers at Seymour High School following safety-based recommendations.
The district recommended using a cooperative purchasing agreement to award the work to Southern Bleacher, with installation performed by a local contractor. The superintendent said the Southern Bleacher package offered a faster delivery timetable and a savings compared with a previous GT Grandstand bid.
Why it matters: The board said inspections had identified the bleachers as a health, life and safety item. Trustees described the purchase as part of this year’s Health, Life & Safety bond work.
Key details: - The superintendent presented a Southern Bleacher package the board described as offering both a higher seating capacity (to accommodate roughly 700 seats on the visitor side) and a lower overall price than an earlier GT Grandstands quote. - Board members discussed walkway height (42-inch vs. 30-inch elevated walkway) and elected the taller 42-inch option for better elevation on the football field. - A board member noted Southern Bleacher’s estimated delivery of 30–45 days from engagement; the district said installation likely will start after the football season.
Vote: The motion to approve the bid passed on a roll call vote.
Ending: The district will finalize scheduling with the vendor and the local contractor and expects installation after fall athletic events.
