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EDA approves one-year grounds contract with Singer and Sons for Boeing-area lots
Summary
The board approved a one-year mowing/grounds contract (May–October) with Singer and Sons at $8,800 for 12 mowings and a $250 per-lot price reduction when lots sell; some members said $250 seemed low but supported one-year term to avoid hiring additional staff.
The East Grand Forks EDA approved a one-year grounds and mowing contract for Boeing-area lots with Singer and Sons during its March 18 meeting.
Staff presented a quote of $8,800 for May through October with 12 mowings (twice a month) and a proposed $250 reduction for each lot sold. The vendor offered a 30-day cancellation by any party and the ability to provide insurance documentation.
Board members discussed frequency (twice monthly), the number of lots requiring mowing (staff estimated about 10, plus one large parcel), and whether the $250 per-lot reduction was sufficient. Some members argued the low per-lot credit was acceptable given a one-year contract and the cost of hiring city staff to perform the work; others suggested a larger reduction but the board ultimately voted to accept the contract as presented.
What happens next: staff will finalize the contract with Singer and Sons and execute it for the 2026 season; the board noted it would revisit pricing or contract length in future procurement decisions.
