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Agenda 03/28/2017 Item #11B03/28/2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve initial funding in the amount of $1.8 million plus a 10% contingency amount of $180,000 for conversion of multipurpose natural turf fields to artificial turf, authorizes staff to issue a design work order from the engineering continuing services contract, approves the TDC Category “B” Tourism Promotion Fund (184) budget amendments in the amount of $1.98 million, and makes a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. OBJECTIVE: To provide “state-of-the-art” venues for sports tourism activities within Collier County. CONSIDERATIONS: Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP) was contracted by Collier County in July 2016 to perform a market and needs assessment for sports and special event infrastructure throughout Colli er County. The study identified a list of facilities that were needed throughout the County’s recreation system. HSP assessed 28 sites including existing park sites, proposed park sites, and vacant land possibly available for park use. The North Collier Regional Park (NCRP) site was one of the sites evaluated and selected as a phasing option for expansion. HSP recommended artificial turf for the multipurpose/soccer fields. A drawback of the current natural grass soccer fields is the downtime required for rehabilitation of the fields. The natural grass fields cannot accommodate use 100% of the time. Due to the required rest associated with natural turf fields, events cannot be scheduled as frequently as business needs demand. Also, having artificially turfed fields will allow for use during inclement weather conditions (non -lightning related) were playing on natural grass fields during rainy weather further deteriorates the playing conditions and thus requires longer rest periods. ABB Engineering and Consulting was contracted (a work order was approved by the TDC on 08/22/16 and by the Board of County Commissioners on 09/13/16--Item # 7B2) to determine the feasibility of converting natural grass fields to turf fields at NCRP. To accomplish this goal, a tech nical memorandum (TM) outlined sport specific artificial turf types and the associated benefits, technical considerations, possible consequences due to the conversion to turf field, and cost information on the various turf alternatives (see attachment). From this TM, it was determined that it is feasible to convert fields to artificial turf thus extending the playability of multipurpose fields at this location. The analysis determined that the conversion of one or more natural fields to artificial turf f ields at NCRP would greatly benefit Collier County’s goal of increasing sports infrastructure, and as a direct result sports tourism throughout the County. Additionally, artificial turf fields will provide increased playtime, which is one of the main requirements. Other benefits include reduced maintenance and irrigation costs as compared to the natural turf field. Of the five turf systems considered, the FieldTurf Revolution 360 Cool Play option is recommended. This system is comparable in cost, will reduce field surface temperatures, and possesses the best fiber rating as compared to the other turf system options. If approved, the Division will solicit for specifications consistent with the FieldTurf Revolution 360 Cool Play option through County Procurement. ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION(S): The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB) reviewed this item at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 16, 2017, and recommended approval with a vote of 6-1. PARAB also recommended including a 10% contingency for an appropriation to fund the initial two field conversion. The TDC reviewed the item at their February 27, 2017, meeting and requested that the item be continued and requested staff to provide an economic 03/28/2017 analysis including the cost/benefit, return on investment, etc. of the conversion. The TDC requested that the analysis includes an estimate of revenue generated from the sports tourism events--parking fees, admission fees, team participation fees, etc. This item will be returned and presented to the TDC at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 27, 2017. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: The North Collier Regional Park has hosted sports tourism events since its opening in 2006. In FY 16, the Park hosted 37 events for a total economic impact of $11 million dollars and direct spending from these events of $7 million. With a conservative estimate of economic impact for the eleven years of the park being opened of $5 million dollars per year of economic impact and $3 million dollars of direct spending, this equates to a total estimated total economic impact of $55 million and $33 million of direct spending since the Parks inception. The Park was originally built with impact fees at a cost of $60 million dollars. The Park serves as the tournament and game location for local recreational leagues in addition to serving as a venue for sports tourism events. The current operating budget of the athletics section of the park, which is utilized by sports tourism events is $945,500 with offsetting revenues of $470,300. This results in a net contribution from the general fund of $475,200, and during the last two years, the sports tourism staff have provided approximately $50,000 per year to offset the operating deficit in support of the increased utilization of the facility. Given the contribution of operating expenses at the facility during the last 11 years, the facility has been provided to support sports tourism events with an estimate contribution of the general fund of $5.28 million dollars with an offset of TDC funds of $100,000 at this facility. From Sports Tourism staff’s perspective, turfing existing fields would allow for more playtime on the fields due to less need for maintenance on artificial turf as opposed to natural grass. This, in turn, would lead to less down-time throughout the year with the potential for more tournaments to be brought in during the times of the year that had previously been reserved for maintenance on the fields (summer/rainy season) In addition, Sports Tourism staff has estimated the economic impact of the additional events that could be accommodated through the additional capacity made available through artificial turf conversion of fields at North Collier Regional Park. The estimate indicates that the conversion of two fields pr ovides sufficient field capacity to allow three added tournaments that would create an additional 750 room nights. This results in a total economic impact of $216,300 with an estimated additional Tourist Development Tax of $5,800 and maintenance cost savings and marginal Park’s Division rental fee and other related revenue. While the return on the two-field conversion provides break even on the original investment in year eight, the analysis reveals a material increase in return as additional fields are converted. Conversion of four fields will allow for six additional events with an annual economic impact of $824,700. This combined with other marginal revenue and cost savings moves breakeven up to year six. With conversion of all eight fields, 15 additional events are possible with an economic benefit of $4.8 million per year. 03/28/2017 Parks and Recreation staff is projecting that the expanded capacity at North Collier Regional Park will generate approximately $24,600 in field rentals; $6,000 in concession revenues; and $8,500 in revenues associated with the introduction of a summer soccer league for a total annual increase in revenue of $39,100. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of converting two natural grass multipurpose fields to artificial turf is estimated to be $1.8 million. Staff recommends including a 10% contingency making the budget for the two-field conversion project $1.98 million. With a finding that the project promotes tourism the project qualifies for TDC Tourism Promotion Category B funding. Accordingly, funding for the proposed Sports Tourism related venue improvements can be provided from TDC Marketing and Promotion Fund (184) reserves. The fund (184) reserve budget is presently $5.8 million. Budget amendments reclassifying reserve funding into a specific project budget in a newly established TDC Project Fund will be required. Upon conversion of these two fields conversion of another two fields will be explored by Parks and Recreation and Tourism Division Sports Marketing staff in FY 18. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NCRP is inventoried in the AUIR for Parks. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval. - CMG RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves phase one funding in the amount of $1.8 million plus a 10% contingency of $180,000 for conversion of multipurpose natural turf fields to artificial turf, authorizes staff to issue a design work order from the engineering continuing services contract, approves the TDC Category “B” Tourism Promotion Fund (184) budget amendments in the amount of $1.98 million, and makes a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. Prepared by: Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. North Collier Regional Park Feasibility Study 2017_02_01 Final (PDF) 2. Turf Field Cost-Chris Wedge (PDF) 03/28/2017 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 11.B Doc ID: 2737 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve initial funding in the amount of $1.8 million plus a 10% contingency amount of $180,000 for conversion of multipurpose natural turf fields to artificial turf, authorizes staff to issue a design work order from the engineering continuing services contract, approves the TDC Category “B” Tourism Promotion Fund (184) budget amendments in the amount of $1.98 million, and makes a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. (Barry Williams, Parks and Recreation, Director) Meeting Date: 03/28/2017 Prepared by: Title: Operations Analyst – Public Services Department Name: Hailey Margarita Alonso 03/09/2017 4:52 PM Submitted by: Title: Division Director - Parks & Recreation – Parks & Recreation Name: Barry Williams 03/09/2017 4:52 PM Approved By: Review: Parks & Recreation Barry Williams Additional Reviewer Completed 03/18/2017 3:46 PM Parks & Recreation Ilonka Washburn Additional Reviewer Completed 03/19/2017 4:01 PM Tourism Jack Wert Additional Reviewer Completed 03/19/2017 4:16 PM Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 03/20/2017 7:19 AM Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 03/20/2017 8:19 AM Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 03/20/2017 8:31 AM Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/20/2017 8:49 AM County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Additional Reviewer Completed 03/20/2017 2:39 PM County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/20/2017 2:47 PM Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 03/22/2017 12:02 PM County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/22/2017 2:02 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/28/2017 9:00 AM Professional Engineers, Planners & Land Surveyors 7400 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 200, Naples, FL 34108 Phone (239) 597 -3111 Fax: (239) 566-2203 MEMORANDUM Date: February 2017 To: Margaret Bishop, P.E. From: Dominick Amico, P.E. Subject: North Collier Regional Park Field Turf Technical Memorandum Executive Summary: The feasibility of converting soccer fields at North Collier Regional Park (NCRP) is addressed in this technical memorandum (TM). This TM includes the assessment of converting natural grass soccer fields to turf fields for the primary goal of increasing usable play time of the facilities. The analysis outlines sport specific artificial turf types and the associated benefits, possible ramifications due to the conversion to turf field s, and a construction cost analysis for the most robust option. 1. PROJECT OUTLINE Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP) entered into a contract with Collier County in July 2016 to perform a market and needs assessment for sports and special event infrastruc ture throughout Collier County. The study identified a list of facilities that were needed throughout the County’s recreation system. HSP assessed 28 sites including existing park sites, proposed park sites, and vacant land possibly available for this use. The North Collier Regional Park site was one of the sites evaluated and selected as a phasing option for a modest expansion. HSP recommended artificial turf for the multipurpose/soccer fields. A drawback of the current natural grass soccer fields is the downtime required for rehabilitation of the fields. The natural grass fields can’t accommodate use 100% of the time. The goal of this technical memorandum is to assess the conversion of natural grass fields to turf fields at NCRP. To accomplish this goal, this TM outlines sport specific artificial turf types and the associated benefits, technical considerations, possible consequences due to the conversion to turf field, and construction cost analysis for the artificial turf fields. 1 2. ARTIFICIAL FIELD TURF OPTIONS Artificial turf systems are comprised of two main components: the field turf and the sub drainage system. The turf component is made up of the turf fibers(1), infill(2), and a coating system(3) (see picture). The main components of the sub drainage system are the capstone layer, free draining base aggregate layer, geotextile fabric liner, and the perforated collector pipe (see FieldTurf Conceptual Drainage Plan). The turf fiber itself mainly serves aesthetic purposes. However, a few turf fiber traits to consider are fiber durability, resilience, temperature stability, and abrasiveness. A Fiber Performance Index (FPI) was developed by Labosport to rate artificial turf fiber quality. The FPI addresses these qualities through four specific tests: tear (durability), recovery (resilience), UV (temperature stability), and feel (softness or abrasiveness). The most important element of an artificial turf field is the infill component; it spreads between each turf fiber forming a surface to cushion, absorb impact, and provide traction for the players. It’s designed to provide the same biomechanical properties as a natural grass field. Infill is the most important aspect for turf safety; it was determined that heavier infill weight yielded less injuries. The coating system is composed of a woven polypropylene primary backing and a urethane coating for the secondary backing. Together, these backings hold the turf fibers in place. Two backing options currently exist for the coating system: “traditional” burned holes and the SureLock “finger-unit” system. Selection of the coating system plays an important role in the overall drainage of the field. The SureLock system only coats rows of fibers leaving the remaining carpet untouched. This SureLock system has a 40% drainage to total drainage area, whereas, the “traditional” burned holes coating system provides less than two percent drainage to total drainage area. An advantage of an artificial turf field is the capability to play in all-weather conditions, including heavy rainfall. Consequently, the sub drainage system is an important aspect of the artificial turf field as it is responsible for removing water from the field’s surface. A typical drainage system will consist of 6-12” thick aggregate base and 2” thick capstone layer. Surface grades typically range from 0.5-1.5% depending on the proposed use. Drainage system design ultimately depends on the site conditions and storm water management requirements. The various artificial field turf systems that are available for multipurpose/soccer fields are outlined below. The turf fibers available are slit film, diamond ridged monof ilament, and ridged monofilament. The infill options include crumb rubber, CoolPlay, PureFill, and Ecosport. Fiber performance testing was performed for Revolution 360, Classis HD, and XM6 turf fibers by Labosport. The FPI results are presented in the table below. Turf Fiber Tear Recovery UV Feel Overall Revolution 360 84 87 90 51 82 Classic HD 70 74 84 48 72 XM6 51 84 90 68 72 2 Crumb rubber infill includes cryogenic and ambient rubber. Cryogenic rubber is composed of ground-up recycled tires that are cryogenically frozen and shattered into smaller smooth particles. These smooth-edged particles facilitate movement of water through the system. Cryogenic rubber infill is the highest grade of rubber infill. Ambient rubber is processed through a mill at ambient temperature producing jagged rubber particles. These jagged particles provide a looser infill that can lead to infill migration. Ambient rubber is the more cost-efficient infill as compared to cryogenic rubber. CoolPlay is an extruded cork composite (ECC) that is 35 ͦ F cooler than traditional sand/rubber infill systems. The ECC in the CoolPlay system is a top dressing that replaces the top layer of crumb rubber, thereby absorbing far less heat than the other alternatives. PureFill cork infill possesses high membrane flexibility making it a very resistant and durable infill option. The air-filled cells within the cork provide shock absorption and can reduce field temperatures significantly. Additionally, cork possesses anti-microbial and anti-allergenic properties. The eco-friendly ecosport series infills include ecomax, ecogreen, and ecogrind. This infill is composed of thermoplastic elastomer and various other recycled materials. 3. TYPICAL FIELD SPECIFICATIONS MULTIPURPOSE/ SOCCER FIELD TURF SYSTEM a. FieldTurf Revolution 360 i. Fiber – Monofilament ii. Infill 1. Top Layer - Cryogenic Rubber 2. Middle Layer - Cryogenic Rubber and Silica Sand Mix 3. Bottom Layer - Silica Sand iii. Coating - SureLock iv. System Weights 1. 2.5” Pile Height – 1384 oz/yd2 2. 2.25” Pile Height – 1265 oz/yd2 3. 2” Pile Height – 953 oz/yd2 b. FieldTurf Classic HD i. Fiber – Slit Film ii. Infill 1. Top Layer - Cryogenic Rubber 2. Middle Layer - Cryogenic Rubber and Silica Sand Mix 3. Bottom Layer - Silica Sand iii. Coating - SureLock iv. System Weights 1. 2.5” Pile Height – 1384 oz/yd2 2. 2.25” Pile Height – 1265 oz/yd2 3. 2” Pile Height – 953 oz/yd2 3 c. FieldTurf XM6 i. Fiber – Diamond Ridged Monofilament ii. Infill 1. Top Layer - Ambient Rubber 2. Bottom Layer - Silica Sand iii. Coating - Solid Coating and Perforated Backing iv. System Weights 1. 2.5” Pile Height – 1068 oz/yd2 2. 2.25” Pile Height – 922 oz/yd2 3. 2” Pile Height – 775 oz/yd2 d. FieldTurf XT i. Fiber – Slit Film ii. Infill 1. Top Layer- Ambient Rubber 2. Bottom Layer - Silica Sand iii. Coating - Solid Coating and Perforated Backing iv. System Weights 1. 2.5” Pile Height – 1069 oz/yd2 2. 2.25” Pile Height – 922 oz/yd2 3. 2” Pile Height – 775 oz/yd2 e. FieldTurf Multi40 i. Fiber 1. Ridged Monofilament 2. Slit Film ii. Infill 1. Top Layer - Ambient Rubber or Purefill Cork or Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) 2. Bottom Layer - Silica Sand iii. Coating - Solid Coating and Perforated Backing iv. System Weights 1. 1.6” Pile Height – 680 oz/yd2 4. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS This section outlines various consequences associated with the conversion to artificial turf. Some technical matters to consider are possible limitations, drainage issues, field settling, required care products and equipment, and field maintenance. Limitations for artificial turf fields include footwear selection, temporary field lines, fireworks, track and field events, training equipment, and bleach use. Molded cleats are recommended for footwear selection, flat-soled shoes and steel cleats don’t provide optimal athlete performance. Furthermore, long steel jagged cleats are not recommended. Lime stone used for temporary field lines tend to settle into the infill and can “gum” up the infill causing drainage issues after prolonged use. Taped temporary lines have proved unsuccessful since they can pull out turf fibers, leave behind sticky residue, and pose a tripping hazard. Fireworks can singe the fibers when in direct 4 contact and should be avoided. Special precautions should be implemented for track and field events including covering the field with an appropriate tarp, using a rubber tip on the javelin, rotating landing spaces to avoid concentrated wear, and grooming the infill after each event. Training equipment should be used off the main field of play avoiding inlaid markings, or across the field in the directio n of the panels if used on the main field. However, the equipment should be used with caution. Modified equipment for synthetic systems are available. Bleach and other oxidizing agents should not be used. Other noteworthy items that can cause damage to the field include food, gum, sunflower seeds, glass, cigarettes, and driving stakes and other sharp objects. An irrigation system currently exists under the soccer fields at NCRP; the system would require removal as to not interfere with the base sub drainage system. Several retrofit projects have left the irrigation systems in place and used the system to cool the turf. However, the benefit of leaving the system in place may be outweighed by the risk of damage caused to the field by irrigation system breaks and the subsequent disturbance to the cross section in need of repair. Drainage issues and field depressions are major concerns for an artificial turf field. Poor design, incorrect materials, improper construction, and inadequate infrastructure of the base can cause drainage issues. Furthermore, unstable or poor quality base soil can shift, resulting in field depressions similar to potholes. Artificial turf fields require maintenance and field care products to a lesser extent than natural turf fields. The four basic maintenance operations for artificial turf fields include brushing, aerating, raking, and sweeping. Brushing levels the top portion of infill and should be performed every 4-6 weeks. Aerating prevents minor compaction of the infill and should be performed no more than three times per year. Raking every 4 -6 weeks prevents fiber matting and loosens the infill. Sweeping should be performed as needed to remove foreign debris. This required maintenance can be accomplished through the following approved maintenance equipment: FieldTurf Groomright, FieldTurf Sweepright, and FieldTurf Static brush. It should be noted that specific maintenance guidelines are established for the PureFill fields. Other periodic maintenance includes the addition of infill to the top layer, field line and seam inspections, and weed and moss removal. Various maintenance care products that may be necessary include scrub detergent, static conditioner, gum remover, a depth gauge, emergency repair kit, shoe cleaning tool, and turf bond. 5. REGULATORY ANALYSIS From a stormwater standpoint, the proposed turf system is pervious like the existing natural grass fields and provide several benefits from a surface water stance. The system does not require fertilizer, eliminating the possibility of introducing Nitrogen and Phosphorus into the water management system. Furthermore, artificial turf does not require irrigation thus reducing the overall consumptive water use of the park. Under heavy use, natural turf can export turbidity and suspended solids whereas the artificial turf is stable. From a South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) perspective, the conversion should be easily permitted if required. Therefore, field conversion from natural to artificial turf at NCRP shouldn’t be problematic. 5 From a local permitting perspective, this project would be permitted under the SDPI (insubstantial change) process since there isn’t additional square footage under air or an impervious percentage change. If the SFWMD requires a permit modification, this should be completed prior to submission of the SDPI to avoid the need for an SDP amendment. 6. COST ANALYSIS FieldTurf’s artificial turf fields are fully warranted for eight years and typically have a life expectancy in Florida between 10-11 years. It should be noted that the design and construction of the sub drainage system is not included in FieldTurf’s scope of services. Sub drainage system design is to be completed by a qualified Civil Engineer and constructed by a qualified contractor. A preliminary construction cost analysis for two multipurpose/soccer fields is included on the following page. The most robust option (Cool Play) was used in the total cost estimation. Various maintenance and field care product costs have been included as well. In 2008, Collier County School District entered into three separate contracts for the construction of FieldTurf Artificial Turf Athletic fields for Lely High School (LHS), Immokalee High School (IHS), and Naples High School (NHS). Total contract costs were $541,340, $544,187, and $546,900 per field for IHS, NHS, and LHS, respectively. These contract costs were estimated during a severe recession (2008) and exclude excavation and fees in the total cost. All three of the contracts included grass and sod removal, regrading, drainage system, turf system, irrigation loop, site restoration, and mobilization. 6 Date: 2/1/2017 Construction for Two Multipurpose/Soccer Fields DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST $SUB TOTAL $ FieldTurf CoolPlay Artificial Turf & Sub Drainage System Installation 1 LS $750,000.00 $750,000 3% Discount for Second Field 1 LS $727,500.00 $727,500 *Sales tax, logos, custom colors, engineering testing not included Sub-Total (Cool Play)$1,477,500 Design/Permit 1 7% of Sub Total $103,425 $103,425 Permits/Review Fees 1 4% of Sub Total $59,100 $59,100 Sub-Total $1,640,025 $328,005 Total (Cool Play) $1,805,505 Multipurpose/Soccer Field Accessory Items FieldTurf Groomright 1 EA $5,000.00 $5,000.00 FieldTurf Sweepright 1 EA $1,750.00 $1,750.00 FieldTurf 7’ Static Brush 1 EA $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Scrub Detergent 1 GAL $20.00 $20.00 Static Conditioner 1 GAL $20.00 $20.00 Gum Remover 1 EA $10.00 $10.00 Depth Gauge 1 EA $30.00 $30.00 Emergency Repair Kit 1 EA $250.00 $250.00 Shoe Cleaning Tool 1 EA $100.00 $100.00 Turf Bond 1 EA $100.00 $100.00 Total $10,780.00 Contingency = 20% of Total Collier County Parks Feasibility - North Collier Regional Park Construction Cost Analysis 7 7. NATURAL FIELD VS ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD COMPARISON Natural Turf Field Artificial Turf Field Surface Temperature Lower field temperatures as compared to artificial turf fields. Higher “wet bulb” temperatures possible due to higher localized humidity. Higher field temperatures. May require irrigation to cool the field’s surface. Irrigation system installation; however, many new installations do not install irrigation. Maintenance $20,000 per year Will require re sodding/seeding/sprigging based on use. Requires fertilizer. $5,000 per year Maintenance typically required every 4-6 weeks or as needed. Available Playtime Reduced playtime due to turf rehabilitation from games. Currently, only games are allowed at NCRP, practices are prohibited. Playtime restricted for various weather conditions (heavy rain events, muddy fields). Playtime is virtually 100% and in almost any weather condition. Playtime would increase and include both practices and games. Downtime would consist of minimal maintenance. Irrigation $6,000/year for irrigating field Requires irrigation installation and irrigation costs. $0/year** **Not required. However, irrigation costs would only exist if implemented and when used to cool the field. Ponding Can have ponding. No ponding due to sub drainage system. Field Restrictions Weather, ponding, and field recovery. Footwear selection, temporary field lines, fireworks, track and field events, training equipment, bleach use, gum, food, sunflower seeds, glass, cigarettes, and driving stakes and other sharp objects. 8 8. CONCLUSIONS This analysis concludes that the conversion of one or more natural fields to artificial turf fields at NCRP would greatly benefit Collier County’s ultimate goal of increasing sports infrastructure throughout the County. Additionally, an artificial turf field will satisfy one of the main requirements, increased playtime. Other benefits include reduced maintenance and irrigation costs as compared to the natural turf field. Of the five turf systems considered, the FieldTurf Revolution 360 Cool Play option is recommended. This system is comparable in cost, will reduce field surface temperatures, and possesses the best fiber rating as compared to the other turf system options. 9 10 1 Kellie Fissinger From:Wedge, Chris <Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com> Sent:Thursday, January 5, 2017 9:30 AM To:Kellie Fissinger Cc:Dominick Amico Subject:Re: FieldTurf-North Collier Regional Park Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Ok thanks Kellie. Based on that sizing and assuming you're performing all CE design/storm water management for submission, we would include the following scopes of work. Note this is the assumed drainage scope of work based on the geotechnical history we have in building in Collier county: 1. a. Demo and remove approx. / nominal 8" of existing grass and soil b. Lasergrade & compact sub-grade 2. c. Install Mirafi 140N geotextile fabric 3. d. Furnish and Install 12"x6" concrete curbing at perimeter of field e. Furnish and install 8” perimeter collector pipe. Tie in within turf limits f. Install 1"x12" flat panel drains at 20' o.c. 5. g. Furnish and install 5” #57 base stone LZ grade & compact 6. h. Furnish and install 1” #89 finish stone and LZ grade 7. i. Installation of the Fieldturf CoolPlay artificial grass surface; j. An 8 year 3rd party pre-paid insured warranty on the FieldTurf artificial grass surface; 8. k. Inlaid football, soccer, and lacrosse markings TOTAL BUDGETARY PRICE: $742,000 If a 2nd field was built at the same time/phase, a roughly 3-5% discount would be applied to the total; roughly a $60,000 discount. If a 2nd or more field(s) was contracted but in a different phase, there could be other cost concessions. Please review and lmk of any questions or issues. Chris Wedge Regional Sales Manager 2 FieldTurf (352) 242-7620 On Jan 4, 2017, at 3:43 PM, Kellie Fissinger <fissinger@abbinc.com> wrote: Hi Chris, Ok, sounds great! We assumed 85,700 sf for one turfed multipurpose/soccer field. We determined our estimate using the Fieldturf CoolPlay option. Thanks in advance, Kellie Kellie Fissinger, E.I. Design Engineer Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc. 7400 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 200 | Naples, FL 34108 t 239.597.3111 | f 239.566.2203 fissinger@abbinc.com **Please Note: Due to complex issues concerning electronic data transfers and data translators, Agnoli, Barber and Brundage, Inc. cannot control the procedures used in retrieving and manipulating data stored on computers. The recipient acknowledges and agrees that the use of computer data is at recipient's sole risk and without any liability risk or legal exposure by Agnoli, Barber and Brundage, Inc. The recipient agrees not to provide the subject information to any third party. Any user of the information has the sole responsibility of verifying the accuracy and applicability of that information by referring to the hard copy of the final construction drawings because changes made by hand to such drawings may not be incorporated on the enclosed data file. Furthermore, the recipient shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Agnoli, Barber and Brundage, Inc. from all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney fees arising out of or resulting from the use of this information. Your use of this data file acknowledges acceptance of the conditions for the transfer of computer data as set forth above. From: Wedge, Chris [mailto:Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 3:34 PM To: Dominick Amico <amico@abbinc.com> Cc: Kellie Fissinger <fissinger@abbinc.com> Subject: Re: FieldTurf-North Collier Regional Park Thanks Dom and that is good news! If you can provide me square footage's of the fields, I can give you 90% accurate numbers, based on current Florida construction and turf pricing from 2016. Two qualifiers here: 1) we will assume that the existing grass sub – soil is sandy soil as what we have experienced in the 5 other Collier county projects we have done and 2) if the county wants to procure these fields using set, already-bid, cooperative purchasing unit prices, that can be done also. Let me know on the sizes and I can get extremely accurate on the scope and total price. Chris Wedge Regional Sales Manager FieldTurf 3 215 Harbour Cove Way Clermont, FL 34711 ANYTIME (352) 242-7620 On Jan 4, 2017, at 10:41 AM, Dominick Amico <amico@abbinc.com> wrote: Chris, We issued our report to the County a few weeks ago. Thanks for all the info. They are real excited about getting going on this conversion work, possibly 2 this year and 2 next. I was a little leery about our cost opinions for the work, would you happen to have any recent hard numbers regarding grass to turf conversions? The actual construction cost numbers will determine how many they do at a time, so it’s real important to be accurate. Thanks Dom Dominick J. Amico, P.E., V.P. Agnoli, Barber, & Brundage, Inc. 7400 Tamiami Trail North. Naples, FL 34108 (239) 597-3111 From: "Wedge, Chris" <Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com> Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 8:10 PM To: Kellie Fissinger <fissinger@abbinc.com> Cc: Dominick Amico <amico@abbinc.com> Subject: RE: FieldTurf-North Collier Regional Park Kellie and Dom: Happy new year and just offering up my availability to meet this Thurs. if you need me to discuss any aspects of the north Collier Regional Park project. Best time would be Thurs. late morn. Thanks and LMK! Chris Wedge Regional Sales Manager <image001.jpg> <image002.jpg> <image003.jpg> <image004.jpg> <image005.jpg> 215 Harbour Cove Way Clermont Florida 34711 United States Tel: +1 352-242-7620 Email: Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is intended only for the above-mentioned recipient(s). Its content is confidential. If you have received this e-mail by error, please notify us immediately and delete it without making a copy, nor disclosing its content, nor taking any action based thereon. Thank you. 4 AVERTISSEMENT DE CONFIDENTIALITÉ: Le présent courriel est destiné uniquement au(x) destinataire(s) susmentionné(s). Son contenu est confidentiel. Si vous avez reçu ce courriel par erreur, veuillez nous en aviser immédiatement et l'effacer sans en tirer de copie, ni en dévoiler le contenu, ni prendre quelque mesure fondée sur celui-ci. Merci. http://www.tarkett.com/e-mail-disclaimer.htm From: Wedge, Chris Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 10:01 AM To: 'Kellie Fissinger' <fissinger@abbinc.com> Cc: 'Dominick Amico' <amico@abbinc.com> Subject: RE: FieldTurf-North Collier Regional Park Kellie (and Dom): Please see attached sample drainage base for softball/baseball and pricing information below. The products listed here are the ones we recommend for yours and similar projects. These are turf materials and installation along with the sports lines. This doesn’t include sales tax, logos, custom colors, engineering (such as GMAX or FIFA) testing, etc. This assumes field sizing >45,000 sf however not any potential discount for a high square footage, multiple field project. Assuming a project of 4 fields or roughly 360K sf, there would be about a 5% deduction on these prices. Soccer/Multipurpose: FieldTurf Revolution 360 (2.25” pile height): $4.10/sf FieldTurf Classic HD (2.25” pile height): $4.10/sf FieldTurf CoolPlay (using Revolution or Classic): $4.50/sf FieldTurf XM6 (2.25” pile height): $3.40/sf FieldTurf XT (2.25” pile height): $3.35/sf Softball: FieldTurf Double Play (2” Pile Height – 951 oz/yd^2): $4.05/sf FieldTurf XT (2” Pile Height – 922 oz/yd^2)” $3.25/sf Also if you could provide me the costs for the following accessory items, I would greatly appreciate it! FieldTurf Groomright: $5,000 FieldTurf Sweepright : $1,750 FieldTurf 7’ Static brush: $3,500 scrub detergent: $20/gal static conditioner: $20/gal gum remover: $10/can depth gauge: $30/ea. emergency repair kit: $250/ea. shoe cleaning tool: $100/ea. turf bond: $100/case Note that the GroomRight and SweepRight are 99% of the time included, not broken out, in our cost proposals; however the costs above are accurately captured. Other than the static brush above, the other items here are rarely requested/sold. Also note that the GroomRight and SweepRight are not sold/used on EACH field; one of each device could easily take care of multiple fields. Regarding base/stone/drainage building, it of course depends on site specific plans determined by the survey, geotechnical data, soils, etc, however, a good budgetary estimate for us to take each fields from provided sub-grade and to include all stone, 5 drainage, pipe, concrete curbing and nailer board would be about $2.50/sf - $2.90/sf. Engineering drawings, excavation, and removal of spoils by others in this scenario. Kellie – I will be in Naples and Ft. Myers this Friday – LMK if it makes sense to meet and discuss more. I’m happy to come by. Thanks! Chris Wedge Regional Sales Manager <image001.jpg> <image002.jpg> <image003.jpg> <image004.jpg> <image005.jpg> 215 Harbour Cove Way Clermont Florida 34711 United States Tel: +1 352-242-7620 Email: Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is intended only for the above-mentioned recipient(s). Its content is confidential. If you have received this e-mail by error, please notify us immediately and delete it without making a copy, nor disclosing its content, nor taking any action based thereon. Thank you. AVERTISSEMENT DE CONFIDENTIALITÉ: Le présent courriel est destiné uniquement au(x) destinataire(s) susmentionné(s). Son contenu est confidentiel. Si vous avez reçu ce courriel par erreur, veuillez nous en aviser immédiatement et l'effacer sans en tirer de copie, ni en dévoiler le contenu, ni prendre quelque mesure fondée sur celui-ci. Merci. http://www.tarkett.com/e-mail-disclaimer.htm From: Kellie Fissinger [mailto:fissinger@abbinc.com] Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 3:14 PM To: Wedge, Chris <Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com> Subject: RE: FieldTurf-North Collier Regional Park Hi Chris, Thank you for all of the information! I was hoping that you can also provide me a price per sqft of the following turf systems (I picked the same pile heights/weights for ease of comparison in my memorandum): Soccer/Multipurpose: FieldTurf Revolution 360 (2.5” pile height) FieldTurf Classic HD (2.5” pile height) FieldTurf XM6 (2.5” pile height) 6 FieldTurf XT (2.5” pile height) FieldTurf Multi40 (2.5” pile height) Softball: FieldTurf Double Play (2.25” Pile Height – 951 oz/yd^2) FieldTurf XT (2.25” Pile Height – 922 oz/yd^2) Also if you could provide me the costs for the following accessory items, I would greatly appreciate it! FieldTurf Groomright FieldTurf Sweepright FieldTurf Static brush scrub detergent static conditioner gum remover depth gauge emergency repair kit shoe cleaning tool turf bond Thanks in advance, Kellie From: Wedge, Chris [mailto:Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 5:09 PM To: Kellie Fissinger <fissinger@abbinc.com> Subject: FW: FieldTurf-North Collier Regional Park Importance: High Kellie: Thanks for the conversation today! I’ll try and provide some of what you are looking for here. As stated, I don’t have any FPI’s on competitive, non-FieldTurf products as they have not been as quick to embrace the protocol. I’ve attached FPI analysis on our other turf products in addition to Revolution360: XM6-57 is a monofilament, and FTHD is Classic. Note all of these are in the 57mm or 2.25” pile height. I have attached this year’s Penn State wear testing data which has some of the same measurables as FPO. PSU is considered the leading authority on synthetic turf, namely the fiber wear testing. Fiber is largely an aesthetic function of the turf system, which of course needs to be durable but minimally abrasive. It is the infill that is the real differentiator when it comes to turf safety however. I’ve attached a summary pictogram based on the studies of Dr. Michael Meyers as conducted at Montana State and Idaho St. Univ.’s that have been published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. The science is pretty clear: across different field sports at different levels in different parts of the country, FieldTurf is slightly safer than natural grass and among turf systems, the heaver the infill weight 7 (greater, deeper materials) systems (FieldTurf) used, the less the amount of injuries. I can send you greater detail on that presentation than this summary. With Revolution360 and Classic, the infill weights are the same and identical (8.4 lbs. per SF at this pile height). With XM6-57, it is a 2-layer system and is 6 lbs. per SF (3 lbs. sand/3 lbs. rubber) per SF There’s lots of information here; please let me know if you have any questions. Chris Wedge Regional Sales Manager <image001.jpg> <image002.jpg> <image003.jpg> <image004.jpg> <image005.jpg> 215 Harbour Cove Way Clermont Florida 34711 United States Tel: +1 352-242-7620 Email: Chris.Wedge@fieldturf.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is intended only for the above-mentioned recipient(s). Its content is confidential. If you have received this e-mail by error, please notify us immediately and delete it without making a copy, nor disclosing its content, nor taking any action based thereon. Thank you. AVERTISSEMENT DE CONFIDENTIALITÉ: Le présent courriel est destiné uniquement au(x) destinataire(s) susmentionné(s). Son contenu est confidentiel. 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