April 17, 2025 Honorable Lisa M. Alejandro Commissioner Department of Property and Procurement 3274 Estate Richmond Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820 Re: Invitation to CYASP Hearing – Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project Dear Commissioner Alejandro, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks (CYASP), I write to formally invite your participation in an upcoming hearing scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Legislative Chamber on St. Croix. You are requested to appear during Block II, beginning at 1:00 PM, which will center on the status and execution of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project. The Department of Property and Procurement (DPP) plays a pivotal role in managing the contracting, procurement, and oversight processes for this project, and your insights will be instrumental to the Committee’s review. We respectfully ask that your testimony address the following key areas: • DPP’s role in contractor selection, contract execution, and project procurement processes. • Current contractual standing with GEC, LLC, and associated project vendors. • Procurement challenges encountered and their resolutions. • Oversight measures in place to ensure fiscal and performance accountability. • Interagency coordination efforts that support timely execution of project phases. As the Committee seeks to ensure transparency and evaluate whether legislative action is needed to expedite project completion, your input will be vital. Please submit your written testimony no later than Friday, May 23, 2025. Should you have any questions or require additional details, feel free to contact my office at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your continued dedication and public service to the people of the Virgin Islands. Respectfully, The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, and Parks Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Cc: All Senators Legislature of the Virgin Islands P.O. BOX 1690 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 (340) 693-3571 CHAIRMAN Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, and Parks VICE-CHAIRMAN Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture MEMBER Committee of the Whole Committee on Rules & Judiciary Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Senator-At-Large 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands