The City of Johnson City is procuring a design‑build contract to engineer, fabricate, and install a comprehensive ball‑containment netting system for the Pine Oaks Golf Course driving range. The scope includes a detailed trajectory study, net‑height and layout specifications, full engineering design packages, permitting assistance, construction administration, and close‑out documentation. The award went to Preston Construction Co., which will be responsible for delivering the netting system in accordance with the technical study and city‑specified insurance requirements.
• Design‑build delivery: concept through construction documents, on‑site installation, and commissioning.
• Technical requirements: 4‑ft tall, 1‑in mesh chain‑link fence, 10 % future height increase capacity, compliance with the Ball Trajectory Study.
• Procurement specifics: mandatory pre‑bid meeting (July 8 2025), bid opening (July 22 2025), extensive insurance checklist, 5 % bid‑bond on an estimated $500 k contract, and 100 % performance bond.