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BACKGROUND The softball fieldhouse and scorekeeper's booths were built in 1990 and had been in service for more than 29 years. Routine maintenance kept the fieldhouse building operational, but many components of the building, including the electrical and communication infrastructure, were failing and needed to be replaced. The original wood siding and roofing had reached the end of their service life and became a significant challenge to maintain. The building also did not comply with the current American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Site drainage around the building was also identified as a problem; standing water from rain and irrigation was causing damage to the building's siding material. The four scorekeeper's booth's floors and walls were also failing. A Capital Improvement Project was created to address these issues. During design, the Library and Recreation Department identified the need to increase the number of staff at the fieldhouse facility, so the plans included modifications to the existing conference room and first aid room to meet the staffing space needs. In addition, the public restrooms on the ground floor did not meet current ADA standards and, therefore, needed to be upgraded. The only area of the building interior that was determined to be serviceable was the concession sales area, so the project did not include any work this area. Plans and specifications for the project were prepared and competitively bid. Sealed bids were opened on June 26, 2019. JBP submitted the low bid in the amount of $1.17 million. On July 16, 2019, City Council awarded the construction contract to the low bidder. City Council also approved an amendment with the project architect, ATI-RC Martin, in the amount of$86,450 for construction support services. City Council also authorized the Director of Engineering to approve contract change orders up to a not-to- exceed amount of$175,500. DISCUSSION The Softball Fieldhouse and Scorekeeper's Booth Renovation Project consisted of renovating the 3,800 square-foot softball fieldhouse building at the softball field complex located at the Ken Mercer Sports Park. In addition to the building renovations, the project included significant site work. The drainage system for the area surrounding the building was poor. Water was ponding along the bottom of the structure, causing rot in the fieldhouse's wood siding and doors. Site work included concrete removal and replacement, as well as drainage pipe replacement, to correct the issue. Work on the fieldhouse included the removal and replacement of the exterior wood siding material with Trespa siding material — a material not subject to rot like wood. The existing roofing on the fieldhouse was replaced with a new metal roofing system. Exterior renovations also included new doors, windows, and replacement of some of the HVAC system, as well as various Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. Interior work included new paint, carpet, lighting, workspace improvements, as well as ADA upgrades. The bathrooms, which are located on the lower level and used by staff and facility patrons, were modified for ADA compliance. Finally, the project included the complete reconstruction of the four scorekeeper's booth structures. The exteriors finishes, siding and roof on each reconstructed booth, are the same exterior finishes used on the fieldhouse building. Page 2 of 4