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Ambridge board discusses new bleachers, permanent lighting and concession options for stadium
Summary
School board members and staff reviewed vendor quotes for bleachers, lighting and a concession/storage building, discussed grant timing and procurement rules, and debated whether to move quickly or study options further.
Board members of the Ambridge Area School District on Sept. 10 discussed options for replacing visitor bleachers, adding permanent stadium lighting and installing a concession/storage building at the high school stadium, but did not make a final purchase decision.
The conversation, which drew lengthy questions from multiple board members and residents, centered on vendor quotes the district had received, the cost and timing of electrical work, and whether the district should seek grants and competitive bids before committing to a configuration and size of seating.
District staff presented two bleacher vendors’ price estimates and a range of building options for a concession/storage structure. Board members asked for additional, larger seating options (one board member asked for a quote “closer to 1,500” seats), comparisons of comparable installations in nearby districts, and photos of installed products rather…
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