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Contract Award for Boombah Sports Complex Turf Replacement

Original title: Award RFP-604939-25/LAS- Term Contract for BOOMBAH Sports Complex Artificial Turf Field Replacement to AstroTurf Corporation, Dalton, GA in the amount of $4,854,219.94 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Parks and Recreation

April 22, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action commits $4,854,219.94 in public funds to replace athletic field surfaces at a major county sports facility.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

AstroTurf Corporation

The company is contracted to perform the turf replacement services for the county.

Parks and Recreation Department

The department is responsible for the facility and requested the contract for field maintenance.

Boombah Sports Complex users

Users of the facility will experience the installation of new artificial turf fields.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 22, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a $4.85 million contract with AstroTurf Corporation to replace the artificial turf fields at the Boombah Sports Complex. The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to finalize the agreement on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract for artificial turf replacement at the Boombah Sports Complex.
The contract was awarded to AstroTurf Corporation, based in Dalton, GA.
The total contract amount is $4,854,219.94.
The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to execute the agreement.
The request was submitted by the Parks and Recreation Department.
The item was processed as a Consent Item under file number 2025-401.
The action was introduced on April 9, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the turf replacement cost?

The contract is valued at $4,854,219.94.

Who is performing the work?

AstroTurf Corporation, located in Dalton, GA, was awarded the contract.

Which department requested this project?

The Parks and Recreation Department requested the contract.

Why It Matters

This action commits $4,854,219.94 in public funds to replace athletic field surfaces at a major county sports facility.

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financial connection90% confidence

Large-scale infrastructure investment

The county is committing nearly $5 million to a single sports facility maintenance project, indicating a significant investment in local recreational infrastructure.

Boombah Sports Complex AstroTurf Corporation

Connected Entities

organizationPurchasing and Contracts Division“The division authorized to execute the agreement.”Map →

organizationAstroTurf Corporation“The vendor selected for the artificial turf replacement project.”Map →

locationBoombah Sports Complex“The facility where the turf replacement will occur.”Map →

personStephen Koontz“Resource Management Deputy Director who presented the request.”Map →

organizationParks and Recreation“The department requesting the contract.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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