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Board awards throwing-area upgrade to McConnell for $135,862; local bidder discussed
Summary
The board approved a bid from Mac McConnell and Associates for $135,862 to upgrade the district’s throwing areas (discus, shot put, javelin) to meet competition standards; a local bidder, Midwest Synthetic Turf Professionals, bid $142,750 and was discussed during debate because of local ties and subcontracting arrangements.
The OAK GROVE R‑VI Board approved a bid from Mac McConnell and Associates for $135,862 to upgrade the district’s throwing areas, including a refurbished discus ring, three-ring shot-put practice layout and related excavation work.
District staff presented two cooperative-procurement bids obtained through TIPS. McConnell’s bid was $135,862; Midwest Synthetic Turf Professionals bid $142,750. Staff said both firms met specifications and that McConnell was the low bidder. Staff recommended McConnell based on price and…
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