Board approves $1.18 million contract to replace Foundation Field track
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Summary
The Papillion La Vista board approved a $1,183,400.80 contract with NEMAHA Sports Contracting LLC to replace the Foundation Field track, set a May 26 start and an August 6 substantial‑completion target with a $1,500 daily penalty for delays, and delegated contract signing authority to administration.
The board on March 9 approved a contract with NEMAHA Sports Contracting LLC to replace the Foundation Field track for $1,183,400.80, with work slated to begin May 26 and reach substantial completion by August 6. The board also delegated authority to the superintendent or assistant superintendent of business services to sign contracts, approve change orders, and pay project costs.
Director of operations Mister Richards told the board that two bids were received and both were below the engineer’s estimate; NEMAHA submitted the low bid and is an experienced contractor in Nebraska projects. Richards explained that the initial surface will be asphalt and will remain black for roughly 28 days to cure before the top running surface is laid; fans attending early football games may see a black track without painted lines during that period. The board included a $1,500 daily liquidated‑damages provision to emphasize timely completion.
The motion to approve the contract was made and seconded and passed by roll call vote with all members recorded as "yes." The board noted the district has completed four other track projects in recent years and expects all district tracks to be new by the end of the work.
Ending: The administration and construction team will manage scheduling and change orders under the delegated authority; the project timeline anticipates completion before the 2026 football season.
