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CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-1920-38, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-1920-89 BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY AND MID-AMERICA SPORTS CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $450,086; PERFORMANCE BOND B-1920-57; STATUTORY BOND B-1920-58; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-1920-29 FOR THE NORMAN FORWARD GRIFFIN PARK PHASE III-B, SOUTHWEST FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: On October 13, 2015 Norman citizens passed the Norman Forward Initiative which will fund various projects through a 1/2 % sales tax increase over 15 years. Included in the Norman Forward Initiative is an upgrade of the Griffin Park Soccer Complex. Eventually all of the Griffin Park sports fields will be converted to soccer and will include a total of 20 youth fields. Phase III-B includes the regrading of fields 1 through 3 on the Master Plan, along with additional perimeter fencing and replacing the irrigation for the fields. Originally, there were four football fields built in this location, each with a crowned surface, which was the preferred construction at that time. The Norman Youth Soccer Association approached the City of Norman with this project, requesting a more current soccer field design which calls for a flat playing surface. A flat surface enhances the flow and speed of the game. Changing the grade and resurfacing, as well as removing the old drainage areas between the fields, will increase the versatility of the area and enhance the visibility and overall experience for fans and players.
Phase I of this project was approved by City Council in May of 2016 and included regrading of fields 10 and 11 along with irrigation renovation and the construction of retaining walls at each field for a total cost of $217,416. That project was done in-house and did not include an Engineer's estimate. Phase II was approved by City Council in May of 2018 and included similar work on fields 8 and 9, along with a relighting project for five soccer fields for a total cost ...
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