Truman State University (Truman) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to repair its baseball outfield irrigation system located in Kirksville, Missouri. The project scope includes the following elements: Repair of an existing outfield irrigation system. Any installation of replacement parts and/or equipment will be performed per the manufacturer’s written recommendations, and instructions are to be available to Truman on site. The requested irrigation system repairs are specific to the outfield only. Truman’s infield is an artificial surface, and does not require irrigation. Under no circumstances will the vendor alter the infield, or any existing artificial surface, in any way. Responding contractors should anticipate making repairs including, but not limited to, the following areas: i. Install approximately five hundred fifty linear feet (550’) of three inch (3”) polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe from the existing pump location to the outfield. Truman prefers a directionally bored installation. ii. Attach supply line(s) to the existing irrigation system. iii. Repair or replace nine (9) existing zone valves. iv. Repair or replace existing backflow prevention device v. Reinstall and/or replace water meter. vi. Replace twenty-eight (28) to thirty-five (35) full circle nozzles. vii. Replace thirteen (13) to twenty (20) half circle nozzles. viii. Repair or replace existing control panel. ix. Repair or reinstall control wiring to multiple existing connections.
