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Award of annual contract for passive park mowing and aeration services - Authorize the City Manager to award the annual contract for passive park mowing and aeration services to Clean Cut Landscape Management in an annual amount not to exceed $201,000.
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Agenda Date: 08/17/2026
Prepared by: Daryl Tillman, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, 559-713-4435; daryl.tillman@visalia.city; 559-713-4435; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager, 559-713-4564; ivan.nicar@visalia.gov; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director, 559-713-4042; jason.glick@visalia.gov.
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award RFB No. 25-26-49 for the annual contract for passive park mowing and aeration services to Clean Cut Landscape Management Inc. of Clovis, California, in an annual amount not to exceed $201,000.00.
Summary:
The proposed contract will provide routine mowing, aeration, and related turf maintenance services for City-owned passive parks to maintain safe, healthy, and attractive turf throughout the year.
Services include scheduled mowing of park turf, seasonal core aeration, trimming and edging as needed, debris removal associated with mowing operations, and other maintenance necessary to preserve high-quality park landscapes. The contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation required to perform the work in accordance with City specifications.
Routine mowing and aeration promote healthy turf growth, improve drainage, reduce soil compaction, enhance public safety, improve park appearance, and extend the useful life of City park assets. Awarding this annual contract will provide the City with reliable, consistent maintenance services while allowing staff to efficiently manage seasonal workload demands and maintain established service levels throughout the City's passive park system.
Background Discussion:
On May 20 and May 27, 2026, the City advertised ...
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