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Board approves Irvington Park synthetic turf, Branch Brook and other parks contracts
Summary
The board awarded multiple parks and public-works contracts: a $2.22 million contract to Develop Builders for synthetic turf and field lighting at Irvington Park, a Branch Brook Park basketball-court and bathroom renovation contract (~$1.04 million), and other park-related contracts and trust-fund matches tied to Green Acres awards; vendors described timelines and local hiring.
Essex County commissioners approved a series of parks and public-works contracts that the administration says aim to improve recreational facilities across the county.
The board awarded Resolution 20 to Develop Builders for Irvington Park to install synthetic turf on two softball fields and lighting upgrades to an adjacent soccer field; the low bid was $2,221,764. Develop Builders' representative Jay Patel said the firm is a small business and minority-certified contractor with two Essex County resident employees and a net…
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