LKB was retained by Nassau County Department of Public Works to provide the design of over 30 acres of synthetic turf athletic fields at Eisenhower Park. The project included three synthetic turf baseball fields, three synthetic turf Little League/softball fields, one multi-purpose athletic field, field lighting and scoreboards, complete storm drainage system, site grading, site utilities such as water, sanitary and electric service, as well as park amenities including bleachers, drinking fountains and dugouts. In addition, research of various types of synthetic turf products, administration of a geotechnical program, and preparation a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan were performed. As part of this project, LKB provided topographic survey services, all phases of design, including schematic, preliminary and final preparation of contract documents.
Upon acceptance of the contract documents, LKB provided services during the bidding phase, which included responding to inquiries from prospective bidders; review of contractors’ qualifications and references; preparation of a bid summary; and recommendation of the award to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. LKB’s construction support services during the construction phase included review and approval of detailed shop drawings, catalog cuts, and miscellaneous submittals for compliance with contract documents; review and responses to RFI’s (Request for Information) and Change Order Requests; and attendance of progress and project meetings, as necessary.
