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Board approves sole-source arrangement with Riddell to recondition student helmets
Summary
Trustees approved a sole-source relationship with Riddell (transcribed as 'Rydell') to recondition football helmets and related protective gear; staff said the vendor has long provided the service and that federal/state safety standards require regular reconditioning and replacement every 10 years.
The Vicksburg Warren School District board approved a sole-source procurement to continue using Riddell (transcribed in the record as "Rydell") for reconditioning and certifying student football helmets and shoulder pads.
Athletics staff explained the National operating standards require helmets be reconditioned and recertified every two years; equipment older than 10 years is typically removed from service. The district said Riddell has been servicing its equipment for about a decade and staff reported it was difficult to obtain competitive quotes for reconditioning services. Trustees discussed cost estimates: staff said high-school reconditioning could run $10,000 to $12,000 and middle-school work $6,000 to $7,000 in a two-year cycle; actual costs depend on the number of helmets submitted.
Board members approved the sole-source status by voice vote. Staff said if a helmet cannot be reconditioned, the vendor will identify it for replacement and the district would purchase new helmets as needed.
The board record reflects continuing attention to student safety and equipment procurement; no specific contract dollar amount was recorded in the meeting transcript.
