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Request to award a design contract to Bowman Consulting Firm for the Southside Park Ball Field Improvements Project (5 Min. Staff Presentation)
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
Oct. 27, 2025 - Approve 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - Southside Park Ballfields 1 & 2 Refurbishment
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The Parks and Recreation Department (DPR) requests Town Council approval to proceed with a contract in the amount of $248,566.95 with Bowman Consulting Firm to provide engineering services for site investigation and survey, public engagement and conceptual design, preliminary design services and construction documentation services utilizing the on call Civil Engineering contract RFP 23-37.
This project proposes a comprehensive reconstruction of Southside Fields #1 and #2, along with a range of supporting site and facility improvements to enhance playability, safety, accessibility, and user experience. The project will include surveying, design, and engineering services, followed by construction. Town staff met with current ballfield user groups to gather input on needs and priorities for the refurbishment project, which have been incorporated into Bowman's proposal.
Field Improvements:
Reconstruction of Fields #1 and #2 will include amending, grinding, laser grading, and seeding of playing surfaces, along with improved drainage and installation of an irrigation system. Additional field upgrades include warning tracks, foul poles, and maintenance access between fields.
Facility Enhancements:
New prefabricated dugouts, bleachers with score tables and shade structures, scoreboards and lighted batting cages and pitching lanes will be added. Athletic lighting will be upgraded to energy-efficient MUSCO LED systems with lights added to Field #2 (nearest Ross Drive). The existing basketball court will be refurbished. ADA-accessible seating and assembly areas will be incorporated.
Site Improvements:
Work will include...
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