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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Sprinturf, LLC, of Daniel Island, SC, in the Amount of $494,546 for the Synthetic Turf Replacement Project at Legion Stadium [Budget Impact: American Rescue Plan Act, City Capital Improvement Program, Legion Sports Complex Committed Revenues]
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, the City of Wilmington conducted a bid opening on April 9, 2024, for the replacement of the synthetic turf on the main field at Legion Stadium, with a scope including the removal of the current synthetic turf and installation of new synthetic turf, including markings for football, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, and media lines; and,
WHEREAS, of the two bids received, Sprinturf, LLC, of Daniel Island, SC, was the lowest responsive, responsible, bidder; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on October 26, 2023, the Legion Stadium Commission voted unanimously to recommend replacement of the synthetic turf at Legion Stadium, and it was recommended that the three government entities who are party to the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, and New Hanover County Schools Interlocal Agreement for Athletics Facilities share equally in the cost of the project; and,
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023, the New Hanover County School Board adopted a budget amendment to fund its portion, and on December 11, 2023, the New Hanover County Commissioners adopted an ordinance to make their capital contribution, and on January 23, 2024, Wilmington City Council adopted an ordinance to appropriate its portion of funding.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, a construction contract for the replacement of the synthetic turf on the main field at Legion Stadium be awarded to Sprinturf, LLC, of Daniel Island, SC, the lowest responsive, responsible, bidder.
THAT, the City Manager is authorized to execute a construction agreement with Sprinturf, LLC, of Daniel Island, SC, in the amount of $494,546.
THAT, suffi...
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