Construction is underway, unexpected geotechnical design needs had to be addressed, which pushed out the project timeline approximately 6 weeks. Most of the excavation and soil stabilization has been completed, concrete flatwork is underway, with track paving and surfacing and turf to follow. The project is expected to be completed by December 2024.
Scope of Work: Work consists of, but is not limited to, remodel of an existing Community Stadium with the construction of new Track and Field. Artificial turf with approximately 15’ wider footprint to accommodate a soccer field, which will require replacement of track to expand out approximately 5’ while keeping the existing 8 lanes. Related Path of Travel, installation of slabs and access for future portable stands, storm drain, irrigation & other site development will also be completed.
Cost: Stadium contract amount is $5,850,000:
Base bid sum of $5,330,000.00 (See above Scope of Work.), with additional alternates in the amounts of:
Alternate 1 – Supplemental Pad – $220,000.00,
Alternate 2 – Chain Link Fencing and Gates – $134,000.00,
Alternate 3 – Track Surface – $80,000.00,
Alternate 4 – Ball Control Netting – $18,000.00, and
Alternate 5 – Off-hauling Soil – $68,000.00.
What’s getting taken down: the current grass field and track are to be removed, the old equipment shed at the southeast of the field will be demolished, and other misc. earthwork to accommodate the installation of the above scope.
Project bid was awarded to Wahlund Construction, Inc.