Specifications include, but are not limited to: a) The fields to be studied are Bomber Field (baseball), Senior Field (baseball), Hope Field (softball), X Lovato (softball), and Dara Jones (soccer). The baseball fields are at North Mesa Sports Complex and the Softball Fields are at Overlook Park. These fields are the home fields for the Los Alamos Public Schools (“LAPS”) teams and are also utilized by the Los Alamos Youth lacrosse, soccer, softball, and baseball leagues. b) The field use for the LAPS programs vary from normal summer leagues since LAPS begins practice in February of each year. The February start time has challenges of extreme winter temperature and weather that interferes with early season games and practices. c) The LAPS baseball fields located at North Mesa Sports Complex are utilized by the varsity and junior varsity leagues. LAPS utilizes Bomber and Senior fields for practice and league games. The fields are natural grass outfields, traditional skinned infields around bases and basepaths with natural grass area from the baselines to home plate. The fields and amenities have passed the expected life cycle. County staff provides the maintenance and upkeep of the fields with assistance from the LAPS staff for practice and game day detailing. While the natural grass fields are planned for renovation in the summer of 2024, the County desires to explore the feasibility of installing artificial turf for reduced environmental impact, ease of maintenance, and improved playability. d) The LAPS softball fields located at Overlook Park in White Rock are utilized by the varsity and junior varsity leagues. LAPS utilizes Hope and X Lovato fields for practice and league games. The fields are natural grass with skinned infields. The fields and amenities have passed expected life cycle. County staff provides the maintenance and upkeep of the fields with assistance from LAPS staff for practice and game day detailing. While the natural grass fields are planned for replacement in the summer of 2024, the County desires to explore the feasibility of installing artificial turf for reduced environmental impact, ease of maintenance, and improved playability. e) The desired artificial turf conceptual study is intended to update the playing surface, fencing, bleachers, dugouts, scoreboards, and score booth; improve light use; and ensure the facilities and amenities are compliant with the American with Disabilities Act of 2010 (the “ADA”).
