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Milbank approves three-year grounds maintenance contract at $148,625 annually after discussing in-house option
Summary
Council awarded Beyond Concrete a three-year grounds maintenance contract for $148,625 per year after considering whether the city should perform the work in-house, which would require equipment purchases, storage, and staffing.
The Milbank City Council approved a three-year grounds maintenance contract with Beyond Concrete at a rate of $148,625 per year.
Council members discussed the lone bid from Beyond Concrete and weighed whether the city should perform all grounds maintenance in-house. Staff noted in-house work would require purchasing equipment, securing storage, and hiring operators. After reviewing equipment cost estimates, the council approved the contract by motion; the city will continue to perform its regular grounds maintenance tasks while contracting specific work under the new agreement.
The motion carried 6-0.
