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County Contract Awarded for Roadside Mowing and Cleanup

Original title: Award and Contract for BID 23-214R (Rebid) Annual Right of Way Mowing for County Roads, to Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC, not to exceed (NTE) $309,882.20 annually, for cutting and edging of grass/vegetation, litter pick-up and clean-up of cut grass/vegetation from right-of-way for Public Works.

Record date · April 11, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract to Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC for annual roadside mowing, edging, and litter removal services. The contract is capped at $309,882.20 per year.

Why it matters

This contract determines the service provider and annual expenditure for maintaining vegetation and cleanliness along county road rights-of-way.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC

The company is the designated service provider for county roadside maintenance.

Directly affected

Public Works Department

The department is responsible for managing the contract and overseeing the maintenance work.

Key Facts

The contract for BID 23-214R (Rebid) was awarded to Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC.
The contract has a maximum annual cost (NTE) of $309,882.20.
Services include cutting and edging grass and vegetation along county road rights-of-way.
Services include litter pick-up and removal of cut vegetation.

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The work is performed on behalf of the Public Works department.
The item is classified as a Consent Item for the Board of County Commissioners.
The file number for this action is 23-0589.
The item was introduced on March 15, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services will Allen Jones Landscaping provide?

They are responsible for mowing, edging, litter collection, and clearing cut vegetation from county road rights-of-way.

Is there a limit to how much the county will pay for this contract?

Yes, the contract is capped at $309,882.20 per year.

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Rebid Process

The contract was awarded following a 'Rebid' process, suggesting the initial solicitation may not have met requirements or expectations.

BID 23-214R

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