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Tega Cay approves USA Court Builders bid for court resurfacing; council amends cap to $75,000
Summary
Council awarded the Wirtle courts resurfacing and conversion project to USA Court Builders, amended the not-to-exceed contract to $75,000 to include higher-quality crack repair, and directed staff to return with fencing and related costs.
The Tega Cay City Council voted Dec. 16 to award a contract for resurfacing and conversion work at the city’s courts to USA Court Builders, approving a not‑to‑exceed amount of $75,000.
Staff outlined two leading bids: Advanced Athletic Services (lowest base bid but initially missing written reference letters) and USA Court Builders (complete submission with a bid alternate for a higher‑durability “right‑way” crack repair). Council discussed warranties, long‑term performance, and funding sources; staff said the work will be paid from parks and recreation impact fees rather than the general fund. Council amended the original motion to set the award ceiling at $75,000 and approved the contract to allow the city manager to issue a notice to proceed.
Why it matters: The project converts two tennis courts into six pickleball courts and resurfaces six existing pickleball courts — an investment in a high‑demand recreational amenity. Council members argued for the more durable crack‑repair method to avoid early repeat maintenance costs.
Key fiscal and scope notes: Staff said the base compliant bid with the crack‑repair alternate totaled roughly $71,800; the $75,000 cap accommodates the alternate work plus fencing and incidental costs, which staff will bring back for additional approvals. Funding for the resurfacing was identified as parks and recreation impact fees, not general fund dollars.
Quotes: A councilmember urging a durable repair argued the city should “repair it right, and it’s gonna last for a long time as opposed to going off and just covering it real quick and having the same issue in a year or two.”
Outcome: Motion to award the Wirtle courts resurfacing and conversion contract to USA Court Builders, amended to not exceed $75,000 — approved by council.
