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Consider awarding contract (CL23-016) Mowing and Litter Control to the lowest and most responsible bidders.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Parks and Recreation Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Christine James, Parks and Recreation Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton solicited re-bids for contract (CL23-016) Mowing and Litter Control to maintain street rights-of-ways, street medians, neighborhood medians, City owned vacant lots, City facilities and drainage ways. Bid invitations were sent out April 14, 2023 and the bid opening was held on May 2, 2023. Seven (7) bids were received with the City of Lawton being one bidder. After review of the bids, it is the Department’s recommendation that the contract be awarded to Sonrise Adult & Teen Challenge for Area 1, Lawn Wizards for Area 2, Sonrise Adult & Teen Challenge for Area 3, Lawn Wizards for Area 4, 7XL Land & Cattle Co for Area 5, and reject all bids for Area 6. Area 6 will continue to be maintained by City staff. The total monthly cost would be $166,380.00 resulting in an annual cost of $998,280.00. The contract would include mowing, trimming and litter control on a weekly basis beginning in May and running through October.
EXHIBIT: Department Recommendation, Abstract of Bids, Price Sheets, Contract CL23-016
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton desire to award contract (CL23-016) Mowing and Litter Control to the lowest and most responsible bidders?
FUNDING SOURCE: Park Maintenance Division Mowing Account (1005003-52026)
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Award contract (CL23-016) Mowing and Litter Control to the lowest and most responsible bidder.