Matthews Park - Synthetic Turf Athletic Field

This contract funds the conversion of an existing natural‑turf baseball field at Matthews Park into a synthetic‑turf athletic field, including demolition, site grading, drainage, utility work, and installation of turf and associated amenities. The procurement was a competitive sealed‑bid, public invitation (Invitation to Bid) overseen by the City of Mobile. The award went to Aeiker Construction Corporation for a lump‑sum price of approximately $1.63 million, with a $50,000 contingency, DBE participation requirements, and extensive bonding and insurance obligations. The project must be completed within 180 calendar days after issuance of the Notice‑to‑Proceed, and includes numerous specifications for earthwork, concrete work, electrical lighting, fencing, and ancillary items such as drinking fountains, scoreboards, and spectator benches. • Scope includes demolition of existing field, sub‑grade preparation, installation of a sub‑drainage network, base‑drainage stone, finish‑drainage stone, and synthetic‑turf carpet with perimeter edge system. • Additional works: masonry back‑stop walls, concrete curbs, sidewalks, chain‑link fencing, lighting, electrical, signage, and various specialty items (net system, benches, fountains). • Contract requires 15 % DBE participation, domestic‑product/steel clauses, E‑Verify enrollment, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract sum, and a retainage schedule (5 % then 2.5 % at close‑out).