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Commission awards county mowing contract to R & R Enterprise for $3,300 monthly
Summary
Walsh County commissioners awarded the county grounds mowing contract to R & R Enterprise (Zach Larson) at $3,300 per month after reviewing bids; commissioners discussed contractor-license requirements during debate.
Walsh County commissioners voted to award the county’s grounds-mowing contract to R & R Enterprise, submitted by Zach Larson, for $3,300 per month.
County staff said three bids were received but only one bidder supplied a state contractor’s license as required by the county bid packet. Commissioners discussed whether requiring a contractor license for routine mowing and nuisance removal was necessary, noting the license can be inexpensive and can serve as a screening tool for professionalism; others argued the requirement could limit smaller local firms from bidding. Staff said the county already requires proof of liability insurance in the bid packet.
After that debate, a commissioner moved to approve Zach Larson with R & R Enterprise as the contractor; the motion passed on roll call with all commissioners voting yes.
The contract term includes mowing as needed through November (the contract requires maintaining grass at about three inches) and pays a fixed monthly amount; commissioners said payment frequency will not be adjusted by the number of actual mowings in a single month. Staff said the contract runs for one year. The county will monitor performance and address any issues with contractor compliance.
