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 Squeekie Klean Landscaping LLC for City Complex grounds maintenance with an estimated expenditure of $104,850
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place

PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid Released to Public 8/20/26

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BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Streets Division requires mowing services for the City Complex at 1805 NE 30th Avenue, including the adjacent rights-of-way along NE 30th Avenue and NE 21st Street. This mowing schedule is based on a set number of cuts per month for each month of the calendar year.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On August 20, 2026, the City of Ocala issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: PWD/261085 for grounds maintenance services at the City Complex. Five bids were received with the following results:

Squeekie Klean Landscaping LLC was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Staff recommends approval of a three-year agreement with Squeekie Klean Landscaping LLC, from October 21, 2026, through October 20, 2029, with two optional one-year renewals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract is budgeted in account 158-023-430-538-53-34010 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $34,950. In Fiscal Year 2027-28, $34,950 will be budgeted in account 158-023-430-538-53-34010. In Fiscal Year 2028-29, $34,950 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
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• Deny