Bryan ISD board approves $224,250 stadium lighting replacement, asks staff to clarify warranties
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Trustees approved a $224,250 contract to replace Merrill Green Stadium lighting with LED fixtures; the board asked staff to return with detailed warranty language and noted funds will come from identified bond savings.
The board approved replacement of aging stadium lighting at Merrill Green Stadium after a presentation from athletics staff about safety, reliability and energy savings.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brian Merrill and Executive Director of Athletics Derek Rush explained the current lighting system was installed in 2009 and is suffering age‑related issues: bulbs are becoming harder to source, energy costs are higher than modern LED systems, and the fixtures have a multi‑minute warm up and cool down which can impede events. Rush said LED replacement would improve visibility, reduce energy use by roughly 40% and eliminate long restart delays.
Trustees reviewed vendor quotes and warranty terms. Board member observation noted one vendor (Musco Sports Lighting in the quotes) offered a longer warranty (25 years) at a higher price; members asked staff to negotiate warranty terms and bring back contract language clarifying coverage (prorations, replacement parts and installation coverage). Trustee Dr. Harlan Wolf moved approval of the Symmetry Sports contract for $224,250; Mrs. Benford seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. Staff noted the payment will be drawn from bond‑related savings identified by administration and that installations could be scheduled quickly, with an estimated five‑day on‑site installation window.
The board requested follow‑up documentation on warranties and contract details before final vendor payment.