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School committee approves purchase and reinstall of Marciano Stadium turf, citing cost savings
Summary
The committee voted unanimously Oct. 7 to approve purchasing and reinstalling Marciano Stadium turf, after facilities staff said buying turf directly and bidding installation could save “a few $100,000” (committee cited roughly $400,000); funding sources must be confirmed before issuing the installation RFP.
The Brockton School Committee approved a plan Oct. 7 to buy new synthetic turf for Marciano Stadium and advertise an installation-only RFP, a change facilities staff say could lower costs.
Facilities Director Ken Thompson told the subcommittee that the district can purchase the turf product directly from a supplier (the vendor would warehouse the turf until installation), then…
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