County staff recommends awarding FY26 roadside mowing contract to Loving Contracting for $390,000

The Oconee County Public Works department presented a recommendation to award the annual roadside mowing contract (RFP/RFQ 2503015) to Loving Contracting Company Incorporated at a proposed FY2026 contract amount of $390,000.

Jody, a county staff member who presented the item, said three vendors submitted proposals and Public Works’ evaluation recommended Loving Contracting. Public Works indicated the award amount would be included in the proposed FY2026 TSPLOST budget and that the contract is structured as a one-year term with up to four optional annual renewals. The presenter noted the contract documents allow an agreed-upon percentage increase in renewal years rather than locking the price at $390,000 for all renewal years.

A commissioner asked how the new price compared with prior years; staff said the FY2026 figure is “very, very close” to last year’s amount but the transcript did not include a precise prior-year figure. Another question confirmed the contract’s one-year base term with up to four renewals and an allowable percentage increase in renewal years.

Action status: in the meeting packet Public Works recommended awarding the contract; the transcript shows the staff recommendation and commissioner questions. The transcript excerpt does not include an explicit roll-call vote or a named motion approving the award; staff described the recommended contract terms on the record.

Why it matters: roadside mowing is an ongoing maintenance service paid from transportation-related funds; the contract amount and renewal provisions affect near-term TSPLOST-funded operations and maintenance budgets.

Source: presentation to the Oconee County Board of Commissioners by Jody (Public Works staff).