Submitted By: TJ Fulmer
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Presentation By: Darren Park
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Department: Public Works
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Two-year agreement with Sulter Precision Cuts, LLC, for grounds maintenance services for the City’s northeast quadrant in the amount of $108,284
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid Released to Public 1/27/2026
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BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Streets division is requesting approval of a contract with Sulter Precision Cuts, LLC, for mowing of City-maintained rights-of-way, medians, parcels, and other designated areas in the northeast quadrant of the City. Mowing is based on a set number of monthly cuts per calendar year. Scheduled mowing maintains an acceptable appearance and extends the lifespan of our road network.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On January 27, 2026, the City of Ocala issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: PWD/260377 for the provision of mowing services in the northeast quadrant of the City. Eight bids were received with the following results:
Sulter Precision Cuts, LLC, was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Public Works Streets division does not have the staffing to perform this task in a timely fashion. Contracting this service has proven to be a cost-effective solution.
Staff recommends approval of the agreement with Sulter Precision Cuts, LLC, for a two-year term beginning March 1, 2026, through February 29, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract has been budgeted into account 158-023-430-538-53-34010 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $44,298. Funding will be budgeted into account 158-023-430-538-53-34010 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $54,142. Funding will be budgeted into account 158-023-430-538-53-34010 for Fiscal Year 2027-28 in the amount of $9,844.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny