Greenlee County authorizes sealed bids for fairgrounds ball-field lighting

Dec 17, 2025

After staff reported lighting estimates of roughly $260,000–$350,000 per field, the board authorized county staff to solicit formal sealed bids with performance-based specifications and aim for a decision at the first January meeting.

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County engineer Reed Larson told the board staff had undervalued the cost of lighting when planning the fairgrounds redevelopment. Larson said two informal estimates produced ball-field lighting price points from about $260,000 to $350,000 for a single field and recommended soliciting sealed bids because the likely price exceeds $100,000.

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