ROCHELLE — Rochelle park officials approved a bid for fieldturf in the new recreation center Monday night.
The bid from AllSports was approved in the amount of $294,400.
“Initially Ringland Johnson went out for the pellet turf which we were not interested in so then they provided us an allowance for the turf on this product and felt that that wasn’t probably the exact product that would be best for our needs knowing what we planned to use the turf for and so after about 18 reviews of proposals and products from vendors, it is my recommendation that we choose AllSports which is this larger sample for the turf and installation bid in the amount of $294,400 and the district will receive a credit for the allowance of the earlier turf in the amount of $279,560,” executive director Jackee Ohlinger said. “This system is very dense it is an all nylon product. It is supported with a root system and has an 8 mm shock absorbing pad. It is designed for heavy wear and tear.”
The approved bid is for a product called AstroTurf PureGrass 8mm which will have a crushed stone base allowing for shock absorbancy. The turf area in the fieldhouse can accommodate football, baseball, softball, batting cages, soccer, golf and indoor track and field activities.
Board members also approved its payment to Ringland Johnson in the amount of $519,896; approved an update to the personnel policy manual due to new state laws; and approved several new logos to be used in several areas of the new recreation center facility.