FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
Timing of project, including start / finish Address or location of the proposed facility Type of sports facility Highest level of play the facility will host Scope of project( Is this a multi-field complex or is it just one field? Will it have a running track? Will there be amenities such as bleachers, scoreboards, etc.? Will there be field events? If so, which ones? What about parking, restrooms, Wi-Fi, etc.?
Configuration( Indicate how much flexibility you want in design; for example, are you interested in having baseball diamonds that can also host play in lacrosse through the use of movable fences?) Is LEED certification necessary? Will the project be built all at once or in phases? Will this project require accommodations for those with physical challenges that go beyond what is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Does the facility need to conform to any specific testing or safety standard? Examples might be ASTM standards.
BIDDING QUALIFICATIONS: Specify whether you will require the following of any bidders:
Membership in the American Sports Builders Association( proof of membership required)
Certified Field Builder / Certified Tennis Court Builder / Certified Track Builder( proof of certification required)
Licensed Design Professional( Proof of licensure required) Insurance certificate( proof of insurance) Proof of licensure as a contractor Listing of contractors and major suppliers Bond / bid security documentation References regarding experience in this type of facility
PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD Design / bid / build Design / build Negotiated agreement Construction management firm Cooperative purchasing contract
Mary Helen Sprecher wrote this article on behalf of the American Sports Builders Association( ASBA). Need more information? ASBA’ s website( www. sportsbuilders. org) has resources to help those planning to build. The Find A Member feature on the site allows for easy lookup of builders, design professionals and suppliers in the industry. Other features, such as a list of technical publications offered and a Bid Info Request form, may also prove helpful. sportsfieldmanagementonline. com September 2025 | SportsField Management
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