Venus ISD board approves $728,502 contract with Hellas to replace Bulldog Stadium turf
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The board voted to award Hellas Construction a $728,502 contract to remove and replace synthetic turf at Bulldog Stadium. Vendor representatives described warranties (8-year turf warranty; 15-year shock-pad warranty), maintenance options and an expected roughly 60-day installation window.
The Venus ISD Board on Jan. 13 approved a $728,502 contract with Hellas Construction to replace the synthetic turf at Bulldog Stadium.
Facilities director Gatewood recommended Hellas and introduced Chase Richardson from Hellas, who answered technical questions from trustees about product life, warranties and maintenance. Richardson said the turf carries an eight-year warranty and the shock pad a 15-year warranty; he estimated the Helix turf yields an average life of about 11.5 years.
Trustees asked what counts as warranty coverage and whether normal wear from cleats and community events would be covered. Richardson said normal wear issues such as seam repairs and small tears would be addressed under warranty work; damage from atypical events (for example, burn holes from fireworks) would not be covered.
Board members and staff discussed maintenance options. Hellas described an optional maintenance program using an in-house crew and a mechanical sweeper that both removes debris and loosens infill; the vendor recommended regular sweeping (weekly at heavily used venues) to help reach the product's expected service life. Hellas estimated about 60 days from notice to proceed for removal and replacement of the existing turf.
The motion to contract with Hellas Construction for $728,502 was made by Amber, seconded by Kirby, and the motion carried on a voice vote.