Maryland Stadium Authority

The meeting addressed several contract and project approvals. Key actions included the approval of a Project Memorandum of Understanding with Caroline County Public Schools for the Lockerman Middle School Replacement. The Board also approved an extension for the Moving and Relocation Services Contract for the 21st Century Schools Program until May 31, 2027, without additional funding. For Capital Projects, approval was granted for supplemental work related to the development of Branding Standards for the Baltimore Convention Center, costing $303,400, and approval for Guaranteed Maximum Price #6 ($61,200,241) with Clark Construction Group, LLC for the Pimlico GMP 6 redevelopment. Furthermore, approval was sought to utilize an on-call economic consultant for a market and economic feasibility study for a proposed indoor sports complex in Montgomery County, funded by the county. An agreement regarding ambulance services at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the 2026 baseball season was approved, with MSA costs capped annually at $125,000.00. Finally, a contract modification of $549,097.00 was recommended for additional architecture design services for the M&T Bank Stadium renovation project. Informational reports covered legislative briefings, Youth and Amateur sport grants approval, and ongoing security preparations.

The discussion focused on moving into a closed session as required by the open meetings act section 3-305 for matters concerning real property and other business items. A motion was made and approved to enter the closed session.

The meeting involved several contractual approvals for Capital Projects Development Group Studies, including the recommendation for Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners LLP for architectural/engineering services for the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, and approval of a professional services contract with Arcadis U.S. Inc. for On-Call Staff Augmentation Services. For the Camden Yards Sports Complex, modifications were approved for chiller repair services with AAA Complete Building Services, Inc., and contracts were recommended for on-call concrete maintenance with Colossal Contractors, Inc. and on-call general electric services with Vessel Electric LLC. Additionally, a three-year maintenance agreement for the Schneider EcoStructure Metering System was approved. For Oriole Park at Camden Yards, a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership for janitorial services was recommended. The Board also approved exercising the first contract renewal option with Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc. for financial advisory services and with Jones Lang LaSalle Technologies for computerized maintenance management software. A grant approval of $94,534.11 to the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (SECMD) was recommended to cover payroll and related expenses. Informational reports included updates on ongoing security preparations, a report of small procurements and change orders, and a detailed CPDG update covering various city and county sports complex projects, including ongoing due diligence for the Shamrock Farms project facing local concerns.

The meeting covered several major agenda items. The Board approved the meeting minutes from November 4th. Discussions included the authorization for the issuance and sale of taxable revenue bonds, not to exceed $250 million, to finance capital improvements for the PIMLO Racecourse. The Board also approved the 2026 internal audit plan and risk assessment. Furthermore, the Board awarded Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Package Number Five to Clark Construction Group for the redevelopment of the Maryland racing facilities at Pimlico, achieving significant MBE participation goals. An agreement was approved with the Baltimore Ravens Limited Partnership to allow the team to install, operate, and maintain solar panels on new buildings and canopies at MT Bank Stadium, with the team bearing all associated costs. The Board also approved a contract award to BFI Waste Services (Republic Services) for solid waste removal and recycling services for Oral Park and the warehouse, commencing February 1, 2026. Finally, the Board approved the award for cost estimating services for the on-call master contract to several firms and approved a request from Charles County to manage an economic impact study for a proposed sports and wellness center.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the issuance, sale, and delivery of Taxable Revenue bonds for the Pimlico race course improvements. The Board also approved the 2026 Internal Audit Plan and Risk Assessment. Several contracts were approved under Capital Projects Development Group Projects & Studies, including a contract modification for Guaranteed Maximum Price No. 5 for the Redevelopment of Maryland Racing Facilities-Pimlico, a contract for the Charles County Sports and Wellness Center Economic Impact Study, approval for on-call cost estimating services, a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for M&T Bank Stadium Improvements, and a contract for Solid Waste Removal & Recycling Services at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Additionally, approval was granted for an agreement concerning the M&T Bank Stadium Solar Panel installation. Under the Built to Learn Act, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) were approved for projects involving Baltimore County Schools (Scott's Branch Elementary and Towson High School) and Montgomery County Schools. Informational reports covered updates on the Baltimore Convention Center tour, AI usage, internal audits, security preparations, and various ongoing Capital Projects Development Group updates.