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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Turf Field ReplacementMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: MARCH 7, 2023 SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of artificial turf field replacement from KYA Services for the Parks and Recreation Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Replacement Fund for a total amount not to exceed $283,304. BACKGROUND: The REC turf field is an extremely popular field for soccer, flag football, lacrosse, fitness classes, and ultimate frisbee play. In addition, the field is open to the community for free -play at all non-scheduled times of the day. The REC turf field has been operating at maximum capacity for the past seven years and is due for replacement. PARD planned on placing this project in the FY24 budget, however, due to the significant wear that has occurred in the past nine months, the surface is becoming unsafe for play and is in need of replacement now. This purchase is for replacement and installation of the base and surface of The REC turf field. This purchase will be made in accordance with existing interlocal agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to KYA Services. The Parks and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval TK/LW