Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 03/26/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 8A4
ACTION:  Approve the utilization of a one-year Sourcewell cooperative contract with Daktronics, Inc. 
for the purchase and installation of a new digital display scoreboard for Tempe Diablo Stadium.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contract will not exceed $1,100,000. Sufficient funds have 
been appropriated in Park Improvement/Recreation Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Project 
6309769 (Implemented Diablo Stadium Master Plan), for anticipated expenditures during the current 
fiscal year and next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the utilization of the contract.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (030223) Sourcewell solicited and awarded a contract to provide 
for the purchase and installation of digital display scoreboards.  Sourcewell develops public procurement 
solicitations and agreements using a lead state model, which meets the City’s highest standard for public 
cooperative contracting, achieving effective and efficient acquisition of quality products and services. 
The existing scoreboard and message board at Tempe Diablo Stadium is a Daktronics system installed 
in 2009.  The system has begun to experience operational issues due to its age. The model is no longer 
in production, and in recent years, Daktronics has relied on refurbished components to maintain 
functionality.  While these efforts have allowed the City to continue operating the board, the availability 
of replacement parts is increasingly limited. 
Tempe Diablo Stadium is currently the only Cactus League facility without full video display capabilities.  
Upgrading the scoreboard will align the stadium with the technological standards of the other nine 
Cactus League stadiums, the majority of which utilize Daktronics systems.
The existing scoreboard has served the City well, and Daktronics has consistently provided strong 
customer support, ensuring the system remains operational for games and special events.  Additionally, 
the Los Angeles Angels’ home stadium in Anaheim, California utilizes Daktronics displays.  As a result, 
digital content provided by the Angels is fully compatible with the current system at Tempe Diablo 
Stadium, allowing for seamless integration and operational efficiency.  Furthermore, Daktronics 
maintains a strong service presence in the Cactus League and offers a fully integrated hardware and 
proprietary software platform, which streamlines operations and improves system reliability compared 
to systems that rely on third-party party software providers.
General Pricing for Contract
Sourcewell offers all participating agencies a minimum of 10% off list price through competitively 
awarded cooperative contracts. Staff negotiated additional savings, resulting in a further reduction of 
$22,132.54. 
The following photo depicts the rendering of the new scoreboard that will be installed at Tempe Diablo 
Stadium.

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If approved as recommended, Daktronics will install the new scoreboard during the summer of 2026.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Alex Jovanovic, Deputy Community Services Director - Parks, (480) 350-5811
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Cecille Lewis, Procurement Officer