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Commissioners weigh local contractor against lowest bidder for county lawn maintenance
Summary
Ware County staff reported eight sealed bids for lawn maintenance; the low bid from an out-of-town contractor was $2,500 per month while the incumbent, Southeast Lawn Pro of Waycross, bid $3,700 per month; commissioners raised concerns about responsiveness and local business impacts and added the item to the regular meeting agenda.
Ware County staff told commissioners on May 12 that eight sealed bids were received for county lawn maintenance and recommended bringing the item to the regular meeting for formal action.
The lowest bid was from Outdoor Living Southeast of Valdosta at $2,500 per month; the incumbent, Southeast Lawn Pro of Waycross, submitted a bid of $3,700 per month. Staff reported reference checks for the low bidder were satisfactory. Commissioners discussed balancing taxpayer savings with local responsiveness: Commissioner Leonard Burse emphasized supporting local vendors when feasible, while Commissioners Barry Cox and Jon Tindall raised concerns about how quickly an out-of-town firm could respond to emergencies. Brandon Courson, owner of Southeast Lawn Pro, was present in the audience during the discussion.
The item was added to the regular meeting agenda for formal consideration; the work session minutes record discussion but no final contract award.
