Council approves $90,000 phase‑2 mowing contract after reference concerns about apparent low bidder

Mar 18, 2025

Moore City Council approved a $90,000 contract for phase 2 of the public works mowing program after staff reported poor references for the apparent lowest bidder and recommended awarding to the next responsive bidder.

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Moore City Council on March 17 approved awarding Bid No. 2025-11 for phase 2 of the public works mowing contract for $90,000. City staff told the council that while four bids were received, checks of the apparent lowest bidder’s references showed repeated schedule failures and trash left in mowed areas, and staff recommended awarding to the second-lowest responsive bidder.

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