ITEM TITLE:
Title
Consider awarding contract (CL23-016) Mowing and Litter Control to the lowest and most responsible bidders.
body
INITIATOR: Christine James, Parks and Recreation Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Christine James, Parks and Recreation Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton solicited 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 areas. Bid invitations were sent out March 8, 2023 and the bid opening was held on March 21, 2023. Three (3) bids were received but one was a No Bid. After reviewing the bids for (CL23-016) Mowing and Litter Control, it is the Department’s recommendation that the contract be awarded to Sonrise Adult & Teen Challenge of Ok for Area 1, Lawn Wizard for Area 2, Sonrise Adult & Teen Challenge of Ok for Area 3, and Lawn Wizard for Area 4. No bids were received for Area 5 or Area 6 and those areas will continue to be maintained by City staff. The total monthly cost of this contract would be $152,100.00.
EXHIBIT: Department Recommendation, Abstract of Bids, Price Sheets, Contract CL23-016
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton wish 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 bidders for the total monthly cost of $152,100.00.