Committee authorizes competitive procurement for parks mowing; autonomous mowers left to bidders

Sep 10, 2026

The committee recommended forwarding a resolution to reprocure parks mowing services; staff said use of autonomous mowing vehicles would be an option presented by bidders and not mandated by the city.

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The committee reviewed Resolution 2026-74 to authorize competitive sealed proposals for mowing services in city parks after the current three-year contract plus extensions expired. Staff explained the current contractor had exercised extensions and that the new solicitation will let bidders describe how they would deliver mowing services, including whether they would propose autonomous robotic mowers.

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