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Award of annual contract for sports park mowing and aeration services - Authorize the City Manager to award the annual contract for sports park mowing and aeration services to Perfect Care Landscape in an annual amount not to exceed $450,000.
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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. 25-26-48 for the annual contract for sports park mowing and aeration services to Perfect Care Landscape of Tulare, California, in an annual amount not to exceed $450,000.
Summary:
The proposed contract will provide routine mowing, aeration, and related turf maintenance services for City-owned sports fields to maintain safe, healthy, and playable athletic fields throughout the year.
Services include scheduled mowing of sports turf, seasonal core aeration, trimming and edging as required, debris removal associated with mowing operations, and other related maintenance necessary to preserve high-quality playing surfaces. The contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform the work in accordance with City specifications.
Maintaining athletic fields throughout the City's park system with regular mowing and aeration promotes healthy turf growth, improves field drainage, reduces soil compaction, enhances player safety, and extends the useful life of City sports fields. Awarding this annual contract will provide the City with reliable, consistent maintenance services while allowing staff to efficiently address seasonal workload demands and maintain service levels at City sports fields.
Background Discussion:
On May 20 and May 27, 2026, t...
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