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Council approves $1 million turf-field replacement via cooperative purchase
Summary
The council approved a resolution to join a buying cooperative and contract LandTech Group to remove and replace the worn turf at the city's recreation complex; staff said the base removal/replacement is about $7 per sq. ft. for roughly 133,000 sq. ft. and contingency explains the resolution's $1,000,000 figure.
Long Beach’s City Council on Sept. 2 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to join a buying cooperative and enter an agreement with LandTech Group to replace the turf field at the municipal recreation complex.
Staff said the cooperative bid selected LandTech Group (a Long Island–based firm) and that the project scope includes removal of existing turf, installation of new turf, infill and field markings. The resolution lists a total project figure of $1,000,000; staff said the cooperative bid amount was approximately $958,000 and that the higher figure in the resolution reflects an added contingency. Parks staff said the field installed in 2008 lasted more than a decade and that the recreation complex field covers about 133,000 square feet, with removal/replacement costs of roughly $7 per square foot.
Council members asked about the condition of the base layer, the type of infill and warranties; staff said early generations of rubber shredded-tire pellets raised health concerns, that manufacturers have moved to newer infill options, and that LandTech typically provides maintenance and periodic servicing (brushing and redistributing infill) to help extend life. Staff also noted that the department generates revenue from field use through city-run programs and leased field time.
A public commenter asked for clarity on the $1,000,000 figure and staff reiterated the breakdown and per-square-foot estimate. The council approved the resolution as part of a block vote that also included two other items; staff plan to fund the project from budgeted capital funds and an upcoming bond issuance.
