West Haymarket JPA approves a series of Pinnacle Bank Arena procurement contracts

The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency on April 3, 2025, in Lincoln council chambers approved a package of contracts and purchase orders to buy equipment and services for Pinnacle Bank Arena, including exterior lighting, new speakers, an automatic gate and several maintenance contracts.

The approvals came during the JPA’s regular meeting after staff presentations describing the items and brief public comment. The JPA voted on bills WH25-1 through WH25-9 and WH25-11 (agenda bill numbers as recorded). All measures carried on roll call votes with the two members present voting yes.

The most expensive single purchase approved was for product-only LED exterior lighting for the arena roof and towers. The JPA authorized issuing a purchase order to Lincoln Wind Electric Company for exterior fixtures, with an agenda amount of $315,477.78; the agenda language specified this action covers the purchase of product only and not installation, which will be addressed later.

Other procurements approved include: a contract with CL Construction for a loading-dock roof extension at the Pinnacle Bank Arena (agenda amount stated as $37,956); control-room consoles from Winstead Company (not to exceed $21,395); an automatic gate from American Fence of Lincoln…