Board selects Wold to proceed with stadium schematic design and directs scope evaluation
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Summary
The board authorized Wold, the district’s current architect/engineer, to proceed with schematic and design development for proposed renovations at Cardinals Stadium, including concessions, locker rooms, ticketing and fencing; the motion passed after debate on whether to re‑solicit RFQs/RFPs.
The board debated a multi‑phased renovation of Cardinals Stadium, then voted to authorize Wold, the district’s selected architect/engineer, to begin schematic design and look at a range of options including visitor locker‑room renovations, a new concessions/ticketing structure, updated fencing and additional locker rooms and storage under the home bleachers.
Mr. Shores (capital projects) presented preliminary layouts and explained that Wold’s full fee for the total project phases would be distributed across schematic, design development, bidding and construction‑administration percentages; board discussion focused on whether to run a new RFQ or proceed with Wold, which has ongoing work with the district. One board member urged competitive bidding for professional services; others said continuity and Wold’s local availability argue for keeping them on the project.
A motion to accept Wold as architect and engineer for the project and to authorize schematic design passed (vote recorded 8‑2‑1). Board members asked Wold to include analysis of track access and other athletic facility issues in the scope so the district can determine whether the stadium should support regional meets.
