Manhattan Village Board Selects Vendor for Four-Year Landscaping Contract

Manhattan Village Board Meeting | Feb. 3, 2026

Article Summary: The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday approved a four-year contract with Latinos Landscaping, LLC to manage the village’s outlying planting beds. The agreement secures maintenance services through 2029 at a significantly lower cost than competing bids.

Landscaping Contract Key Points:

• Winning Bidder: Latinos Landscaping, LLC.

• Contract Cost: $58,905 total over four years (2026-2029).

• Scope: Maintenance of village planting beds and landscaping services for municipal grounds, specifically identifying “harder areas to maintain.”

• Bid Discrepancy: The highest bid received was more than $470,000 higher than the winning proposal.

The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, voted unanimously to award a four-year municipal grounds maintenance contract to Latinos Landscaping, LLC.

The agreement, which covers the years 2026 through 2029, totals $58,905. Under the terms of the contract, the company will handle weeding, mulching, trimming, and seasonal preparation for various planting beds throughout the village.

Mayor Mike Adrieansen noted during the meeting that this contract is intended for an outside company to “take care of the harder areas to maintain,” including weeding and general cleanup.

The village received five bids for the project, with a massive disparity between the proposals. While Latinos Landscaping submitted the low bid of $58,905, the highest bid from Emerald Industries Property Services came in at $532,885.77.

“Is there a reason like why the particularly last two bids had such a huge discrepancy?” Trustee Justin Young asked during the discussion. “Was there any additional services?”

Village officials confirmed the scope was standard, highlighting the significant savings provided by the selected vendor. The board approved the measure 6-0.