Council approves multiple service contracts including power‑line clearance, signal maintenance and roadway striping

At Monday’s meeting the council approved several procurement actions across public works and electric services.

Mr. Ball presented a recommended hourly contract with ProTree Management LLC for power‑line clearance in FY26–27. Staff said five bids were received, references (including work for the City of Miami and a local electric co‑op) checked, and the recommended vendor’s hourly rate was lower than the prior contractor’s rate. The council approved the contract by roll call.

Mr. Paul presented a recommended renewal of a unit‑price contract with Southern Electric Cooperative (SEC) for overhead electric construction (pole replacement, reconductoring). SEC had been completing a $2.1 million reconductoring project; staff said the original contract allowed two optional renewals and recommended exercising one at the same price. Council approved the renewal.

Mr. Ball also recommended a one‑year maintenance contract with TLS to maintain traffic signals (FY cost $32,850), saying TLS has provided the service since 2018 and been responsive; council approved the contract and asked staff to investigate signal behavior at US‑66 and Lowry to reduce train‑related impacts.

In addition, staff recommended awarding annual roadway striping contracts for new multi‑polymer striping and related advance work‑zone services and direct traffic control; the plan is to award to the two responsive low bidders and select among them on a per‑work‑order basis. Council approved the awards.

What happens next: staff will finalize contract documents and proceed with implementation under standard procurement terms and oversight.