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North DeSoto High School Athletic Facility Improvements: Synthetic Turf, Drainage, and Metal Batting Cage Building

This opportunity involves athletic facility upgrades at North DeSoto High School in Stonewall, Louisiana, led by the DeSoto Parish School Board. - Government Buyer: - DeSoto Parish School Board (Louisiana) - OEMs and Vendors: - Pre-engineered metal building manufacturers: American Buildings, S&S Steel Buildings, MBCI, Ivy Industries LLC - Baseball/softball equipment brands: Champion, Champro (or approved equals) - Products/Services Requested: - Synthetic turf system installation (non-fill, vertical-to-horizontal drainage, shock pad, cooling additive) - Removal of existing natural grass turf - Drainage system upgrades (HDPE and corrugated smooth interior drain pipes, junction boxes, headwalls) - Concrete work (structural bases, curbs, pitchers mound) - Baseball/softball field accessories (Champion Homeplate, Champion Hollywood Bases, Champro pitchers rubbers, Champro home plate) - Construction of a pre-engineered metal batting cage building (70' x 100', IBC 2021 compliant, with electrical and LED lighting) - Site preparation, grading, selective demolition, and installation services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Metal building must be supplied by one of the specified OEMs and meet IBC 2021 codes - Strict adherence to engineered plans and technical specifications - Removable Velcro-backed turf required in high-wear areas - 90-day completion period with $750/day liquidated damages for delays - Mandatory pre-bid conference and Louisiana contractor licensing - Award on an all-or-none basis - Locations: - North DeSoto High School, 2571 US-171/Highway 171, Stonewall, LA 71078 (primary place of performance) - DeSoto Parish School Board, 399 Jenkins St., Mansfield, LA 71052 (government office) - Simpson Sports Engineering, LLC, 4241 Little Farms Drive, Zachary, LA 70791 (engineering/design office) - No specific OEMs named for turf system; metal building OEMs are specified.

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the DeSoto Parish School Board for artificial turf conversion and facility improvements of the baseball and softball fields at North DeSoto High School, located in Stonewall, Louisiana. The project includes installation of synthetic turf, drainage, grading, concrete work, and construction of a metal batting cage building. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled, and bidders must be licensed contractors with required bonds and insurance. Bids are due by April 14, 2026.

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