TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Crawford, Municipal Services Director
PREPARED BY: Brian Crawford, Municipal Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for the Synthetic Turf Replacement Project
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RECOMMENDATION
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Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan budget to appropriate $1,197,077.91 for Capital Improvement Project No. 22039;
Approve the use of the Measure T Fund Community Services Department Facility Repair Reserve in the amount of $1,197,077.91;
Award the construction contract for the Los Alamos Hills and Torrey Pines Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Project 22039, to the lowest responsible bidder, Horizons Construction Company International, Inc., in the amount of $994,850.36, plus a 15% contingency; and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 3, 2025, the City Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/26 to 2029/30 (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
DISCUSSION
The City of Murrieta (City)operates several high-use recreational facilities, including the Los Alamos Hills Sports Park (LAHSP) and the Torrey Pines Sports Park (TPSP). These recreational facilities feature modern synthetic turf fields to maximize playability and optimize operational resources. The two synthetic turf fields currently scheduled for replacement are the soccer field at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park and the baseball field at Torrey Pines Sports Park. Both installations have been in continuous use for more than 10 years.
The City initially adopted synthetic turf systems due to their numerous operational and environmental benefits. Compared to natural grass, synthetic fields significantly increase field usability, allowing local youth and community sports leagues greater access to premier facilities. Furthermore, in a climate w...
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