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School board approves $1.61 million bid for all‑turf Worthington softball complex after debate over soy‑backed turf
Summary
Worthington Public School District trustees awarded a $1,610,249 bid for comprehensive softball field improvements, approving an all‑turf design that uses a soy‑backed outfield product; board members pressed administrators on potential toxicity, drainage and sliding‑safety concerns before the motion passed.
The Worthington Public School District school board voted to award the softball field improvement contract to the low bidder, approving a $1,610,249 all‑turf proposal that will replace the existing infield and outfield, new dugouts, fencing, bleachers, press box and lighting.
District facilities director Josh told the board the project drew five bids and that the recommended package is the highest quality option presented, with an all‑field Astroturf “college level” system. The bid included a $26,268 option for specialty infield turf inserts, nearly $103,000 for bleachers and press box, and roughly $188,000 for field…
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