Jumbo Evans Sports Park Baseball/Softball Fields Turf Installation

Comal County, Texas is seeking bids for the Jumbo Evans Sports Park Baseball/Softball Fields Turf Installation project (Bid 2023-4600), which involves comprehensive artificial turf installation across six baseball and softball fields located at 101 Jumbo Evans Parkway in Spring Branch. The project requires installing high-performance KMTXProF 50 oz artificial turf with specific technical specifications, including a 1" pile height, UV stabilization, and polyurethane backing, on fields ranging from 13,965 to 26,905 square feet. Contractors must prepare sub-grades, install 4-inch drainage systems with perforated pipes, implement laser grading with limestone, and apply specific infill materials including 1.5 lbs per square foot of SBR rubber and 2.5 lbs per square foot of silica sand. The bid is scheduled for opening on October 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST, with a pre-bid meeting held on October 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including product specification sheets, turf samples, maintenance information, warranty details, and comply with all technical specifications outlined in the project documents.

The contract includes provisions for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) and requires contractors to be registered to do business with Comal County. Contractors must provide a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount and will be subject to a 5% retainage on progress payments. The estimated project budget is $349,949.72, with potential completion dates of January 15, 2024, and June 15, 2024, for different field phases. The project includes an 8-year warranty on artificial turf and a minimum 2-year warranty on seam and base work. Contractors must comply with Texas wage rate laws, provide appropriate insurance coverage, and adhere to equal opportunity employment guidelines. The county reserves the right to award the contract by line item or in phases based on the most advantageous bid, with potential integration required with existing irrigation systems at the sports complex.