District moves forward with Foundation Field track replacement; bids due this week
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Summary
Papillion La Vista presented plans to replace the 22+-year-old Foundation Field asphalt track; public bids were released with an anticipated start after school ends and a completion target of Aug. 1 so the facility is ready for fall athletics, with liquidated damages discussed to ensure timeliness.
District facilities staff briefed the board on plans to replace the Foundation Field track, describing the existing surface as past its 20-year life expectancy and outlining a construction approach that includes a rock subbase, three layers of asphalt and a rubber membrane.
Director of Facilities Dan Kauk said public bids were going out this week and anticipated contracts would follow, with construction beginning as soon as school is out and a completion date of Aug. 1 so the track is available for football and marching band season. Engineer Mark (Lampreniersson/Torsen) said the design incorporates coach feedback including modified long-jump and pole-vault areas and longer runouts.
Board members noted delays at a prior Monarch project that pushed completion into the fall. The district said bidders will be asked to include liquidated damages to incentivize on-time completion, but presenters warned that weather-related delays (e.g., water pooling after asphalt tear-out) are a construction risk.
Funding: the replacement will be paid for through the district's special building fund and the district expects to receive bids by the end of the week. Next steps: staff will evaluate bids, finalize contracts and monitor schedule with attention to liquidated damages provisions.
