Guymon Seeks Contractors for 2026 Abatement, Mowing and Trash Removal

The City of Guymon formally solicited bids on December 30, 2025, for removal of trash and mowing and cutting of weeds and grass, and for cleaning of abatement properties for the fiscal year 2026. The notice sets a clear timeline: contractors awarded work must begin by February 10, 2026, and complete all assigned abatement tasks by December 31, 2026.

Bids will be accepted only as sealed submissions and are to be delivered to the City Clerk, City of Guymon. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026, at the Municipal Building in Guymon, Oklahoma. Further bid information and documents may be obtained from the City Clerk, Lavoana Martinez, City of Guymon. The procurement follows standard municipal practice for competitive bidding and establishes both procedural deadlines and operational windows for contractors.

For residents, the procurement has immediate and practical implications. Properties designated for abatement can expect removal of accumulated trash, cutting of overgrown grass and weeds, and general cleaning once contracts are in place. Those actions are likely to reduce health and fire hazards, improve neighborhood appearance, and address code compliance concerns that can affect property values and public safety. Property owners currently notified or under abatement orders should prepare for contractors to begin work in February and to coordinate with city officials where required.

Local landscaping and maintenance firms have an opportunity to compete for municipal work under the sealed-bid process. The schedule provides a single annual contract period covering most of the growing season, which may influence capacity planning for small businesses that perform mowing and abatement services. The city’s requirement for sealed bids and a public opening is intended to ensure transparency and fair competition among bidders.

Contractors seeking documents or more information must contact the City Clerk at the Municipal Building in Guymon. Sealed bids should be submitted to the City Clerk, City of Guymon, Guymon, Oklahoma, in time for the January 9, 2026, opening. The city’s timetable means work will be concentrated between mid-February and the end of December 2026, and residents and businesses should expect visible abatement activity within that period.