Contract extended for parks and grounds maintenance across county properties

When you drive past a county building, walk into a public facility or attend a community event, you may not think about the mowing, fertilizing and aerating happening behind the scenes. But that routine work keeps county properties safe, clean and welcoming for residents.

On Feb. 10, the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners approved a $177,884 contract extension with Grand Mesa Landscape Maintenance to continue parks and grounds maintenance at various county locations.

The contract renews mowing and landscape services for one year. The work includes mowing, fertilization and aeration at most county-owned properties.

The agreement was originally awarded through a competitive bidding process. Of the three bids received, Grand Mesa Landscape Maintenance was determined to be the most advantageous to the county. This is the first one-year extension of the contract.

Travis Haldeman, Mesa County parks and grounds manager, told Commissioners that competitively bidding the work helps ensure quality service while protecting taxpayer dollars. He noted the county has found it more cost-effective to contract the work to a private company rather than perform it in-house.

The 2026 contract price includes an increase to account for maintenance at an additional property at 600 28 ¼ Road, known as Faith Heights.

Commissioners approved the item unanimously, 3-0.

Well-maintained grounds support safe access to public buildings, create positive first impressions for visitors and reflect Mesa County’s commitment to caring for community spaces responsibly.

It is the kind of steady, behind-the-scenes work that keeps county services running smoothly — and public spaces ready for the people who use them.