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City staff recommends renewing Montrose park maintenance contract with Green and Barrett
Summary
Parks superintendent presented a recommendation to award the 2026 park maintenance contract (mowing, edging, irrigation checks) covering 13 sites from May 4–Oct 25; five proposals were received and staff recommended Green and Barrett based on price and proven local performance; $140,000 is budgeted for the contract.
City parks staff told the March 16 work session that they plan to recommend awarding the 2026 parks maintenance contract to Green and Barrett of Montrose after a competitive bid process.
Park superintendent John Washbush said the contract covers mowing, trimming and irrigation checks at 13 city sites for a 25‑week performance period running from the week of May 4 through Oct. 25. He said the city issued an RFP in February and received five qualified proposals, one more than in 2023. The procurement matrix weighted experience at 40% and price at 30%.
"The top two scores were actually a tie," Washbush said, but Green and Barrett submitted the lower price and has an established track record maintaining the city's parks; staff therefore recommended Green and Barrett for award. The city has $140,000 budgeted for this contract for 2026; the recommended award would be a not‑to‑exceed amount and any extras would be distinct from the base contract.
Council members did not take action during the work session—a formal contract award will follow council consideration on the regular meeting agenda.
