Submitted By: Tiffany Stewart
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Presentation By: Darren Park
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Department: Public Works
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Two-year agreement with Solo Cats Services, LLC, for grounds maintenance services on rights-of-way and medians along State Road 40 East with an expenditure of $52,752
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the public: September 11, 2025
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BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department's Streets Division has a continuing need for grounds maintenance services along East State Road 40, including the rights-of-way (ROW) and medians, from NE 25th Avenue to the median east of NE 49th Terrace. Mowing is based on a set number of cuts per month for each month of the calendar year. Scheduled mowing ensures an acceptable appearance and an attractive gateway into the City of Ocala.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On September 11, 2025, the City issued Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No.: PWD/250941. Fifteen bids were received with the following results:
Solo Cats Services, LLC, was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Staff recommends approval of the agreement with Solo Cats Services, LLC for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2027, with two (2) optional one-year renewals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract is budgeted in account 158-023-430-538-53-34010 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $20,881. Funding will be budgeted in account 158-023-430-538-53-34010 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $26,376 and for Fiscal Year 2027-28 in the amount of $5,495.
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