Facilities committee recommends placing districtwide landscaping contract on monthly agenda

The Council Rock School District Facilities Committee on Jan. 2 heard a recommendation to pursue a five-year districtwide landscaping services agreement with Digidio Contractors that would total $148,855, averaging roughly $29,707.77 per year.

The recommendation, presented during the committee meeting, said the district received seven bids on Dec. 3 and is proposing a five-year contract with Digidio. Committee members asked whether the scope of work was delivered to all bidders, how the district’s in‑house grounds crew fits with the contract, and why some bids varied widely.

Superintendent Andy Sanko and facilities staff explained the existing grounds crew handles larger maintenance tasks but the contractor provides seasonal planting and routine upkeep of entryways and school‑sign landscaping across the district. Committee members noted the prior three‑year agreement totaled $100,981 (about $33,660 per year) and that the recommended five‑year proposal shows a lower average annual cost because earlier contract years included establishing many planting beds.

Chair Edward Tate closed the discussion by asking for any final objections; when none were voiced he said, “If there’s no objection, this will be on our monthly agenda.”

The committee did not take a formal vote at the meeting; the item was scheduled for consideration by the full board in a forthcoming meeting.