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Council approves three-year street-sweeping contract with Clean Lots LLC including service increases
Summary
Covington council authorized a three-year small public-works agreement with Clean Lots LLC to continue street sweeping and add two bid‑alternate service increases; staff said the combined package would cost about $5,000 less than the city paid last year.
The Covington City Council on July 28 authorized the city manager to execute a three‑year street‑sweeping contract with Clean Lots LLC and to include two bid alternates that increase arterial and residential sweeping service levels.
Don, a city staff member, told the council the bids showed that including both alternates would still be cheaper than the current contract. "It actually comes out still 5,000 cheaper than what we've been paying," Don said, and noted the city paid about $104,000 under the prior contract while the combined alternates would come in at roughly $99,289.
Councilmembers asked about contractor references, performance standards and community demand. Jeff moved to authorize the agreement with both alternates; a second was recorded and the motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Jeff said he had reviewed the contractor and found no complaints: "I did my own research as well, and they have been around for a while," he said.
Staff emphasized that increased sweeping also supports stormwater and permit obligations. Council directed that performance metrics and contract service‑level agreements be included in the final contract to ensure recourse if work falls short.
The contract authorization takes effect through the city manager’s execution; council did not record a roll‑call tally in the minutes. The council indicated the award should improve cleanliness, support water quality goals and respond to resident requests for more frequent sweeping.
