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Southmoreland board authorizes RFP to repair stadium rock wall
Summary
The board authorized administration to advertise an RFP to restore the historic stadium rock wall, asking bidders to clean and repoint stone, and rebuild a concrete cap with rebar; committee review and timeline were discussed.
The Southmoreland School District board authorized administration to advertise a request for proposals to repair the stadium rock wall, a distinctive feature of the high‑school stadium that trustees said is deteriorating and leaving stone debris on the turf.
Administrators said the RFP will ask bidders to (1) clean the existing stone back to original condition, (2) repoint deteriorated mortar joints, and (3) reconstruct the concrete cap using rebar reinforcement. The board discussed drainage concerns, turf replacement timing and how the wall project fits into a broader stadium renovation that may also address scoreboards, lighting and sound.
Board members asked that the Buildings & Grounds committee review the RFP scope prior to advertisement so responses can be compared 'apples to apples.' Staff said the project likely exceeds the district's threshold for informal bids and that the intent is to advertise before the committee’s next public meeting.
The board approved authorization to advertise the RFP and directed administration to return RFP responses for committee review and a future board decision.
