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Council approves $26,137.50 stadium lighting contract for Gifford and Wicks Field
Summary
Council accepted Southwest Missouri Electric's bid of $26,137.50 to install new LED stadium lights at Gifford and Wicks Field as part of a multi‑year parks plan; approval was unanimous, 7–0.
The Neosho City Council voted unanimously to accept a $26,137.50 bid from Southwest Missouri Electric to install new LED stadium lighting at Gifford and Wicks Field.
Kenny, a city staff member, told the council the project was part of a five‑year plan and that bids returned under budget. Staff received three bids; Southwest Missouri Electric submitted the low bid of $26,137.50. Another local bidder, Henson Electric, submitted a higher bid; a third bidder, IKIO LED Light LLC (Indiana), submitted a substantially higher out‑of‑state bid.
"Staff recommends accepting the bid from Southwest Missouri Electric in the amount of $26,137.50," the staff presentation said. Council moved and seconded the recommendation; the clerk recorded a roll‑call vote of 7–0 in favor. The resolution to authorize execution of the contract was recorded as Resolution Bill 2025‑37.
