TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Samuel Metott, Director, Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: May 5, 2026
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APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL SPENDING REQUEST AND CONTRACT INCREASE WITH MUSCO LIGHTING, LLC FOR SPORTS LIGHTING SOLUTIONS WITH RELATED TECHOLOGY, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR RETROFIT OF LED LIGHTING AT MILLER PARK FIELDS 2 AND 3, TEE BALL FIELD, AND THE BATTING CAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $732,484 FOR A REVISED TOTAL OF $2,514,698.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve an additional spending request and a contract increase to agreement MSA RFP No. 041123 with Musco Lighting, LLC for retrofit of LED lighting at Miller Park Fields 2 and 3, the Tee Ball field, and the batting cages in the amount of $732,484 for a revised total of $2,514,698.
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Background:
On March 14, 2023, Delray Beach voters approved a General Obligation (GO) Bond referendum in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for park improvements. These funds are designated to support improvements to Catherine Strong Park, Miller Park, public restrooms, sports field lighting, and other projects as outlined in Resolution No. 56-24 and discussed at the May 14, 2024 City Commission GO Bond project review.
On August 5, 2024, the City approved Resolution No. 142-24 to award an agreement with Musco Lighting, LLC for Sports Lighting Solutions with Related Technology, Equipment and Services utilizing Sourcewell RFP No. 041123-MSL in the amount of $924,061 for lighting upgrades at Seacrest Soccer Complex and Hilltopper Stadium.
On February 4, 2025, the City Commission approved an additional spending request and contract increase in the amount of $387,746 for LED lighting retrofits at Miller Park fields 4 and 5, along with the replacement of parts for an existing light pole at field 2.
On June 17, 2025, the City Commission approved an additional spending request and contract increase in the amount of $470,407 LED lighting at Miller Park’s Sergio Field.
The sports field lighting at Miller Park requires upgrades to provide safe, consistent, and high-quality illumination for players, officials, and spectators to participate and enjoy games. The proposed retrofit will convert existing systems to LED with guaranteed illumination levels of 40/25 FC for Fields 2 and 3, 40/30 FC for the Tee Ball field, and 40 FC for the batting cages. The LED system provides targeted lighting that enhances ball visibility, minimizes glare, produces brighter higher quality light, are significantly more energy-efficient than traditional lighting systems, and have a longer lifespan, thus requiring less maintenance and operating costs.
This motion in is accordance with the City Code of Ordinances, Section 36.02 and City Policies and Procedures, Change Orders and Amendments.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Approved Memo Additional Spending P2024-035
2. Quote miller Park 250970 Fields 2 and 3
3. Agreement
4. Solicitation
5. Contract
City Attorney Review:
N/A
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
382-72-738-572.46-40; Recreation GO Bond; Repair and Maintenance Service
Timing of Request:
Timely approval is requested to complete in time for season.