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Athletics committee discusses turf replacement and stadium lighting; seeks RFPs
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Summary
District staff said the football turf is near end-of-life and recommended soliciting RFPs for replacement and for stadium lighting upgrades; staff also proposed having construction management obtain lighting bids and noted permitting and permitting timelines could affect schedule.
Athletics and facilities staff told the committee Wednesday that the district—s athletic turf and stadium lighting need review and that staff plan to solicit proposals.
Presenters said the current turf has been in place roughly 10—12 years and that base and drainage issues from past flooding and site conditions contributed to field degradation. Staff proposed requesting RFPs for a new turf field and for upgraded light fixtures and controls. The committee discussed whether the district should pursue a turf replacement contractor or field the work internally; staff recommended working with the district—s construction management team to procure lighting packages and coordinate permitting.
Members asked about timelines, permitting and whether color or branding choices for turf would be required. Staff said the lighting package could be completed before the football season if procurement and permitting proceed quickly. They also noted the region—s vendor market and scheduling issues and recommended focused procurement to avoid multi-season delays.
Why it matters: Athletic facilities influence after-school programming, safety and revenue; turf replacement and upgraded lighting represent capital expenditures that the district must budget and schedule.
No procurement was approved at committee; staff said they would circulate RFP language and recommended the construction manager obtain bids for lighting.
