I know the renderings did not show it, but I'm confident that we will have approximately 2000 in available seating.Originally Posted by Exes&Ohs
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I know the renderings did not show it, but I'm confident that we will have approximately 2000 in available seating.
It looks to me like Tech is wasting precious time in every aspect of the rebuild. There is nothing taking place of any noticeable accomplishment. Every day when something isn’t happening is another day in the delay to their actually being an opening day in 2021. I have a feeling with all things Tech that the motivations are so low that the powers at be don’t really care about 2021. It’s almost like the sympathy to brag things out is more valuable than the accomplishment to actually get things done.
I assumed we have not been able to let bids yet. I really think this is a red tape issue and not a screw up. Somebody higher up than our AD is in charge from what I hear.
There'$ alway$ FEMA and the $tate to blame.
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I noticed that. Reckon who will win the bid?
In this article it says that it was confirmed that Lincoln Builders would be the contractor for the new facilities.
https://latechsports.com/news/2019/11/21/general-la-tech-unveils-future-facilities-for-baseball-softball-and-soccer.aspx
Not sure he is/was supposed to say that...
He also confirmed that Lincoln Builders is the contractor for all three complexes.
If Lincoln Builders is indeed the contractor then bids have been let and they came in with best deal. In that case just what could be the delay, who knows. At least they could let us know the present stage, amt of bid, etc.
It's public record if the new construction was let for bids. Looks like demolition can be done without going through a bid process. That may be what our AD was saying when he said what he said about Lincoln builders being the contractor.
https://app.lla.state.la.us/llala.nsf/87BD5C74CB17E03686257AB8006F37DE/$FILE/Public Bid Law FAQ.pdf
We are beggers and can't be pushy.
It's Joe, isn't it?
At some point in the past six months I believe I heard this project described as a "design/build" involving the architect and Lincoln Builders. If that's the case, I'm not sure if there was any type of bidding process.
Maybe so but the bid laws don’t provide that option
I was told by a senior Tech official yesterday that construction starts on the new baseball stadium next week, and it starts on the softball stadium next month. Tech officials are pushing very hard to get the new stadium completed in time for a series matchup against Arkansas, who will be coming to Ruston, but not at the very beginning of the season. So while they don't expect to be ready for opening day in 2021, they do expect to be ready when the Razorbacks hit Ruston a few weeks later. (Sorry, no I didn't ask for specific dates.)
Anyway, it should be exciting times next year for baseball.
This is correct.
Not true. We're actually very lucky. Talk about turning whiskey into fine wine..... Last year's tornado is going to end up being a real boon for LA Tech athletics facilities. Between the grant money coming in from the Feds, the state monies, and yes, other monies from friends of the school, I was told --by someone that really knows-- that Tech is going to be able to build (or in our case, rebuild) new athletic facilities for baseball, softball and soccer, much better and much nicer than we could have ever afforded to do on our own. Furthermore, it's going to almost all be paid for using very little to no debt. It's an incredible outcome for Louisiana Tech Athletics.
So everybody can quit your bitchin!
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