Submitted By: TJ Fulmer
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Presentation By: Darren Park
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Department: Public Works
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Three-year agreement with Extreme Enterprises of Marion County, Inc. for cemetery grounds maintenance services with an estimated expenditure of $192,259
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public on 8/20/2026
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BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Street Division utilizes contract vendors to provide grounds maintenance services for the six City-maintained cemeteries. Cemetery mowing is based on a set number of cuts per month for each month of the calendar year. Scheduled mowing ensures the cemeteries have an acceptable appearance.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Public Works Street Division has an ongoing need for grounds maintenance services for City-maintained cemeteries. The Division does not have the staff to perform these services in a timely manner.
On August 20, 2026, the City of Ocala issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: PWD/261083 for cemetery grounds maintenance services. Four bids were received with the following results:
Extreme Enterprises of Marion County, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Staff recommends approval of a three-year agreement with Extreme Enterprises of Marion County, Inc. from October 21, 2026, through October 20, 2029, with two optional one-year renewals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract has been budgeted in account 158-023-430-538-53-34010 in the amount of $64,086 for FY 2026-27. In Fiscal Year 2027-28, $64,086 will be budgeted in account 158-023-430-538-53-34010. In Fiscal Year 2028-29, $64,087 will be budgeted in account 158-023-430-538-53-34010.
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
• Table
• Deny