INVITATION

TOBID

BID NUMBER:

2026-026

PROJECT TITLE:

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR

TCEDC PROPERTIES

BID CLOSING DATE:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

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KEY EVENTS SCHEDULE

PROJECT NAME: Landscape Maintenance of TCEDC Properties

ISSUANCE OF ITB Tuesday, August 4, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

All questions will be answered in the form of an addendum. All questions related to this Bid are to be directed to the following email:

(purchasing@texascitytx.gov)

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

SUBMITAL REQUIRENMENT: One (1) Marked Original; Three (3) Marked Duplicates;

one (1) USB Media Source

DELIVERED TO:

City of Texas City Purchasing Department Attn: Tanika Chukwumerije , CPPO

2000 Texas Ave. Suite 300 Texas City, Texas 77590

CITY OF TEXAS CITY

COMMISSION AWARD: A final determination will be made at a future City of

Texas City Commission meeting. City of Texas City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and waive any and all formalities and conditions.

TERM OF SERVICE/PROJECT: An agreement shall be effective upon execution by the

CoTC for one (1) year with three (3) 12-month renewal options, unless either party gives the other party written notice of non-renewal at least 30 days prior to such renewal date.

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INVITATION TO BID

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 2: SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 3: BID PRICING

SECTION 4: APPENDICES

SECTION 5: REFERENCES

SECTION 6: BIDDER’S QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION 7: SUBMISSION OF BIDS

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SECTION 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Texas City is located on Galveston Bay along the Gulf Freeway (I-45) in Galveston County, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Houston and 10 miles northeast of Galveston Island. The population estimate in July 2024 is 58,049 which is an 11.02% increase from the 2020 census. Established in 1911, Texas City has a significant industrial base which includes five (5) petrochemical refineries, a deep-water port and the Texas City Dike. With significant frontage on the Galveston Bay and Intercoastal Waterway, most of the 70.6 square miles of the City is protected by a hurricane levee which also encompasses the industrial district. The residents of Texas City are served by numerous amenities owned and operated by the City of Texas City which include a public library, 39 parks on 997.96 acres, a water park, two convention centers, natatorium and fitness center, a shooting range, baseball sports complex, soccer field and numerous birding and nature trails. The Texas City Prairie Reserve owned by the Nature Conservancy and consisting of over 2000 acres of protected coastal prairie is located within the city limits of Texas City.

1.1 Objective of this Invitation to Bid

The City of Texas City (“CoTC”) is soliciting bids in response to this Invitation to Bid, ITB 2026- 026 (this “ITB”), from qualified vendors to provide mowing maintenance services for TCEDC properties. The Services are more specifically described in Section 2 (Scope of Work) of this

ITB.

CoTC reserves the right to award multiple Agreements as a result of this ITB if deemed in the best interest of CoTC. CoTC makes no representations of any kind that an award will be made as a result of this ITB.

1.2 Public Information

Bidder is hereby notified that CoTC strictly adheres to all statutes, court decisions and the opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of public information.

CoTC strictly adheres to the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552.001, et seq.) and all other governing statutes, regulations, and laws regarding the disclosure of ITB information. Bid Documents are not available for public inspection until after the Agreement award. If the Bidder has notified CoTC, in writing, that the bid Document contains trade secrets or confidential information, CoTC will generally take reasonable steps to prevent disclosure of such information, in accordance with the Public Information Act. This is a statement of general policy only, and in no event shall CoTC be liable for disclosure of such information by CoTC in response to a request, regardless of CoTC’s failure to take any such reasonable steps, even if CoTC is negligent in failing to do so.

The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this solicitation and the company or vendor agrees that the agreement can be terminated if the company or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that chapter. Vendor or company acknowledges that the solicitation is part of any resulting agreement of the solicitation.

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1.3 Type of Agreement

All Bidders are hereby put on notice that if the Bidder is awarded an agreement for procurement of goods or services, CoTC is entering into that agreement in its governmental capacity, and not a proprietary capacity.

An award of an agreement to a bidder(s) does not guarantee the bidders(s) that CoTC shall issue any Purchase Order(s) for the Bidder’s goods or services, or guarantee any particular volume use, number, or sales.

By submitting a bid, Bidder further warrants and represents that he/she has become fully acquainted with the conditions, facts, and circumstances relating to providing the services/products required under this ITB. The failure or omission of Bidder to acquaint himself/herself with existing conditions, facts, and circumstances, shall in no way relieve him/her of any obligation with respect to his/her bid and any ensuing agreement.

Each Bidder acknowledges that CoTC has made a reasonable attempt to provide the Bidder with relevant data. The Bidder, therefore, waives any right of voidance of the agreement based upon any expressed or implied warranty or representation that the pricing or activity data provided discloses all requirements, risks or exposures known to exist in the provision of the services being requested.

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

Bidders shall promptly notify the CoTC of any omissions, ambiguity, inconsistency or error that they may discover upon examination of this ITB. CoTC shall not be responsible or liable for any errors and/or misrepresentation that result from the solicitations which are inadvertently incomplete, ambiguous, inconsistent or obviously erroneous.

CoTC may, in its sole discretion, respond in writing to written inquiries concerning this ITB.

Only CoTC’s responses that are made by formal written Addenda will be binding on CoTC.

Any verbal responses, written interpretations or clarifications other than Addenda to this ITB will be without legal effect. All Addenda issued by CoTC prior to the Submittal Deadline will be and are hereby incorporated as a part of this ITB for all purposes.

Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of each Addendum as specified in this Section.

The Bidder must acknowledge all Addenda by completing, signing and returning the Addenda. The Addenda must accompany the Bidder’s bid.

Responses to inquiries which directly affect an interpretation or effect a change to this ITB will be issued in writing by addendum and posted to CoTC website. All such addenda issued by CoTC prior to the submittal deadline shall be considered part of the ITB. CoTC shall not be bound by any reply to an inquiry unless such reply is made by such formal written addendum.

1.5 Bid Evaluation Process

An award of an agreement to provide the goods or services specified herein will be made using competitive sealed bids, in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and with the CoTC’s purchasing policy. All bids submitted by the

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Submittal Deadline, accompanied by the number of completed and signed originals that are required by this ITB, will be opened publicly. Any bids that are not submitted by the Submittal Date, or that are not accompanied by the number of completed and signed originals by this ITB, will be rejected by CoTC as non-responsive due to material failure to comply with advertised specifications.

If the Bid Document is incomplete or otherwise fails to conform to the requirements of the ITB, CoTC alone will determine whether the variance is so significant as to render the Bid non-responsive.

Discussions may not be initiated by bidders. These discussions will be limited to issues and topics brought forth by the CoTC. Any attempt by bidder at deviating from the issues and topics to discuss other issues and topics concerning the Bid brought forth by the CoTC shall be grounds for disqualification. Bidders shall not contact any CoTC personnel during the bid process without the express permission from the CoTC’s Purchasing Coordinator.

A variety of factors may be used in the evaluation of the submitted Bids for this project. The anticipated evaluation factors and emphasis placed on each factor may be identified in the Scope of Services. CoTC reserves the right to determine which Bid provides CoTC with the best value and which will be in CoTC’s best interest. CoTC Commission shall be sole judge in determining award. Per Texas Local Government Code § 252.043(b):

i. the purchase price;

ii. the reputation of the bidder’s goods or services;

iii. the quality of the bidder’s goods or services;

iv. the extent to which the goods or services meet the municipality’s needs;

v. the bidder’s past relationship with the municipality;

vi. the impact on the ability of the municipality to comply with laws and rules relating to contracting with historically underutilized businesses (HUB) and non-profit organizations employing persons with disabilities;

vii. the total long-term cost to the municipality to acquire the bidder’s goods or services; and

viii. any relevant criteria specifically listed in the Invitation to Bid or Bids.

All correspondence relating to this bid, from advertisement to award, shall be sent to the CoTC’s Purchasing Division. All presentations and/or meetings between CoTC and the bidder relating to this bid shall be coordinated by CoTC Purchasing Division. CoTC reserves the right to determine which bid provides CoTC with the best value and which will be in the CoTC’s best interest.

CoTC reserves the right to (a) enter into an agreement for all or any portion of the requirements and specifications set forth in this ITB with one or more Bidders, (b) reject any and all bids and re-solicit bids, or (c) reject any and all bids and temporarily or permanently abandon this selection process, if deemed to be in the best interests of CoTC. Bidder is hereby notified that CoTC will maintain in its files concerning this ITB a written record of the basis upon which a selection, if any, is made by CoTC.

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1.6 City of Texas City’s Reservation of Rights

CoTC makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any respondent to this ITB for any project, service and/or good and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this ITB. Acceptance of a bid for consideration does not waive this reservation of rights, nor does it imply any obligation by CoTC.

CoTC reserves the right to award one agreement for some, or all the requirements proposed or award multiple agreements for various portions of the requirements to different Bidders.

1.7 System for Award Management (SAM.GOV)

All bidders contracting with CoTC may be required to register or have an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Registration is free. The System for Award Management (SAM) is the official registration required prior to bidding on a contract with any federal government agency, including local governments who receive federal funds. Registration must be completed prior to contract award by CoTC Council.

Registering online is accomplished on the SAM website here:

https://sam.gov/content/home

1.8 No Reimbursement for Costs

Bidder acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the Bidder’s participation in this ITB shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the Bidder. Bidder understands and agrees that (1) this ITB is a solicitation for bids and CoTC has made no representation written or oral that one or more agreements with CoTC will be awarded under this ITB; (2) CoTC issues this ITB predicated on CoTC’s anticipated requirements for the Services and/or goods, and CoTC has made no representation, written or oral, that any particular scope of services will actually be required by CoTC; and (3) Bidder will bear, as its sole risk and responsibility, any cost that arises from bidder’s preparation of a bid in response to this ITB.

1.9 ITB Withdrawals and/or Amendments

City of Texas City reserves the right to withdraw this ITB for any reason. CoTC reserves the right to amend any aspect of this ITB by formal written Addendum prior to the Bid submittal deadline.

1.10 Tax Exempt Status

City of Texas City purchases are exempt from State Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax. Do not include tax in the bid. CoTC will furnish Excise Tax Exemption Certificate upon request.

1.11 Compliance with House Bills 13, 19, 89 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.152.

City of Texas City Requires bidder to verify that they are in-compliance with House Bills and Texas Government Codes. Refer to Section 4 for these documents

1.12 Bid Validity Period

Once the submittal deadline has passed, any bid Document shall constitute an irrevocable bid to provide the goods and/or services set forth in the Scope of Services at the price(s) shown in the Bid Document. Such bid shall be irrevocable until the earlier of the expiration https://sam.gov/content/home

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1.13 Equal Opportunity Employer

CoTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in awarding agreements or employment of persons because of their race, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran, disabled or handicap status or any other characteristic protected by law. CoTC requires companies with which it conducts business to be equal opportunity employers and comply with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws and regulations regarding contracting and employment practices.

1.14 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ)

A person or business, and their agents, who seek to contract or enter into an agreement with City of Texas City, are required by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 176, to file a conflict-of-interest questionnaire (FORM CIQ) which is found in Section 4. The form must be filed with the CoTC Secretary no later than seven (7) days after the date the person or business begins agreement discussions or negotiations with CoTC, or submits an application, response to a request for Bids or bids, correspondence, or other writing related to any potential agreement with CoTC. If no conflict exists, the bidder must mark the form Not Applicable or NA and return with the bid packet.

1.15 House Bill 1295- Disclosure of Interested Parties Form

A person or business, who enters into an agreement with CoTC, meeting the conditions according to Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2252.908, is required to file Form 1295 with Texas Ethics Commission. This form is not required unless there is an agreement between the bidder and the CoTC. Do not submit this form unless you receive an award letter from CoTC.

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm

1.16 Protest Procedure

Any actual or prospective bidder who is allegedly connected with the solicitation or award of an offer may protest. The protest will be submitted in writing to the CoTC’s Purchasing Division within three working days after such aggrieved person knows of or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto. If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the Purchasing Division will promptly issue a decision in writing, via electronic mail, to the protesting person.

I. All protest lodged by potential or actual bidders, contractors or Bidders must be made in writing, via electronic mail, and contain the following information:

a. Name, address and telephone number of the protestor.

b. Identification of the solicitation or agreement number and time.

c. A detailed statement of the protest’s legal and factual grounds, including copies of relevant documents.

d. Identification of the issue(s) to be resolved and statement of what relief is requested.

e. Arguments and authorities in support of the protest.

f. A statement that copies of the protest have been delivered, via electronic mail, to all interested parties in the invitation to bid or request for Bids process.

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm

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II. In the case of request for Bids, the CoTC Purchasing Manager shall ask the protester deliver, via electronic mail, the protest to relevant parties.

III. The CoTC’s Mayor has the authority to render the final determination regarding the protest. Any determination rendered by the CoTC’s Mayor will be final.

1.17 Pursuant to Sec. 2-341 of the CoTC Code – Declaration of Policy

A. It is the policy of CoTC to stimulate growth of local minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) by encouraging their participation in all phases of its contract and procurement activity and by affording them the opportunity to compete for all CoTC contracts. The purpose and objectives of this article are to:

i. Increase the capacity of local M/WBE’s to provide products and services.

ii. Increase the opportunities for local M/WBE’s to expand their business with CoTC and other public and private sector business entities.

B. Provided, however, nothing herein shall require CoTC to award contracts for services or procurements to a M/WBE which is not also the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder and otherwise qualified unless CoTC may otherwise lawfully award the contract to someone other than the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder.

1.18 Bid Bond – Public Works Contracts

Each Bidder will be required to furnish with their Bids a Cashier’s or Certified Check from any bank within the State of Texas or an acceptable Bidder’s Bond for the sum of 5% of the total highest Bids payable to the City of Texas City. The certified check or Bids Bond will be returned to the unsuccessful Bidder(s) and to the successful Bidder on the completion of all contract documents and the furnishing of any necessary payment bonds and insurance certificates.

The Bids bond or check will be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages should the successful Bidder fail to give the required payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates and execute the contract with the said City within thirty (30) days after receiving notice of acceptance of its Bids.

1.19 Performance and Payments Bond(s) – Public Works Contracts

Government Code Chapter 2253 requires a Performance Bond (for contracts in the excess of $100,000) and a Payment Bond (for contracts in excess of $25,000) to be provided by the Contractor. Each bond required shall be equal to the total contract price and shall be issued by a satisfactory surety company. The bond(s) will remain in full force and effect until final completion and acceptance of the work.

The bond(s) are to be made payable to the City of Texas City. They shall be written on forms provided by the surety for public works projects in Texas. A surety licensed to do business in the State of Texas must execute the bond.

Bidders should familiarize themselves with Chapter 2253 before submitting their bid.

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1.20 Indemnification

The contractor shall agree to assume all risks and responsibility for, agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless, the City of Texas City, its elected and appointed officials and department heads, and its agents and employees from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions, recoveries, judgments, and costs and expenses including reasonable attorney’s fees for the defense thereof in connection therewith on account of the loss of life, property or injury or damage to the person which shall arise form contractor’s operations under this contract, its use of City facilities and/or equipment or from any other breach on the part of the contractor, its employees, agents or any person (s) in or about the City’s facilities with the expressed or implied consent of the City. Contractor shall pay any judgment with cost which may be obtained against City of Texas City resulting from contractor’s operations under this contract.

1.21 Insurance Requirements

The bidder, consistent with its status as an independent contractor, shall carry, and shall require any of its subcontractors to carry, at least, the following insurance in such form, with such companies, and in such amounts (unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Services) as City may require, naming the City of Texas City as the additional insured:

A. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance, including All States

Endorsement, to the extent required by federal law and complying with the laws of the State of Texas;

B. Commercial General Liability insurance for at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) on a per occurrence basis, with a Two Million ($2,000,000) aggregate. Blanket Contractual Liability, Broad Form Property Damage, Personal Injury, Completed Operations/Products Liability, Premises Liability, Medical Payments, and Broad Form General Liability Endorsements;

C. Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned or hired automobiles to be used by the Contractor, with coverage at the minimum State of Texas requirements;

D. Professional Liability, Errors and Omissions in an amount to be determined in the Scope of Services.

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SECTION 2

SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Project Title: Landscape Maintenance for TCEDC Properties

2.2 Background

The TCEDC owns approximately sixty-six (66) parcels of property throughout the City and desires to keep them well maintained and compliant with the City of Texas City's, Code of Ordinances. Details can be found in the City's Codified Ordinances Section 94. The TCEDC desires a contractor to supply lawn care and maintenance services for properties listed in 3.5.

The selected contractor will be responsible for providing lawn care and maintenance services to the TCEDC as requested by the Economic Development Director during the entire term of the mowing contract.

2.3 Scope of Work

The City of Texas City Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) is seeking a licensed contractor for mowing maintenance services for TCEDC properties and hereby requests a written proposal from qualified contractors to perform mowing maintenance on approximately sixty-six (66) TCEDC properties totaling approximately 22 acres. The project includes mowing, edging of curbs and roadways, raking of leaves and removal of grass clippings fifty (50) times per year at locations throughout the City. The TCEDC does not intend to exclude any vendor from participating in the bid process; however, the TCEDC reserves the right to accept the bid that is most advantageous to the Corporation.

The work includes mowing of all established grasses and vegetation (excluding shrubs, trees, heavily wooded areas, and reasonably maintained garden areas), edging, weed eating, and cleanup at property(s) identified and requested by the Economic Development Director. Each property will be identified by address and/or parcel ID number with special circumstances noted.

A. Job Expectations

i. The contractor will be expected to mow and maintain all properties a minimum of fifty (50) times per year on a weekly basis during the growing season (April through September) and as directed by the Economic Development Director during the non-mowing season (October through March).

ii. The contractor will be permitted to schedule work hours between 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 10 am to 6 pm on Sundays and holidays.

iii. The contractor must be able to receive and process additional requests and correspondence via e-mail. No additional work is to be performed unless provided in writing by the TCEDC.

iv. The contractor must keep a log of the date and time when which property is mowed. A copy of the record is to be turned in monthly with the invoice.

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v. The TCEDC reserves the right to withhold payment on all unauthorized or incomplete work.

vi. The contractor is prohibited from self-initiating lawn care and maintenance services for the TCEDC absent authorization from the Director of Economic Development.

B. Requirements

The contractor must:

i. Be qualified and prepared to complete a large number of mowing jobs in a timely manner.

ii. Be able to handle jobs consisting of extremely tall grass/weeds.

iii. Have sufficient equipment personnel and skills needed for cutting residential and commercial properties consisting of grass/weed heights in excess of 12 inches in height.

iv. Be capable of mowing ungraded lots or steep slopes.

v. Be capable of getting equipment through fence openings to mow rear yards.

vi. Be capable of identifying and bagging possible hazards including garbage, debris, miscellaneous junk that may be present in area and stack at the curb for subsequent City disposal.

vii. Be capable of moving downed tree limbs to the curb and stacking for subsequent City disposal (as needed).

viii. Be capable of mowing, edging of grass and/or weeds, in and around sidewalks, trees, fences, etc. to a neat appearance to a grass height of 1 ½ inches.

ix. Be capable of raking and bagging grass clippings/ clumping and removal of said materials.

x. Clear porches, sidewalks, and driveways of clippings following each mowing.

xi. Identify overgrown vegetation which may create a hazard or obstruction and report to the Director of Economic Development.

2.4 Special Provisions

A. Right to Cancel or Change Job Expectations:

The TCEDC reserves the right to cancel or change the job expectations, outlined in the Scope of Work to ensure the best interest of all involved parties is served. If the process is changed or modified, the TCEDC shall issue a notice indicating the changes and new instructions. The Contractor will be encouraged to communicate with the Director of Economic Development on ways to improve the process.

B. Non-Exclusive:

This contract is a non-exclusive contract with the TCEDC. The TCEDC reserves the right to use its own employees as necessary to perform work similar to that being performed under the terms of this contract. Performance of work by TCEDC employees shall be construed as being consistent with the terms of the contract and shall not be cause for the contractor to cease performance of work as directed.

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C. No Transfer or Assignment of Contract:

It is understood and agreed that the Contractor shall not assign, sublet, sale, or transfer any of the rights and duties under the terms of the contract without written consent from the TCEDC.

D. Termination

The TCEDC may, by written notice, and at any time, terminate the contract if, in the sole judgment of the TCEDC, the contractor has continuously failed to comply with the terms of the contract. In the event of such termination, the contractor shall be entitled to payment for work performed through the date notice is delivered to Contractor. No sums shall be owed to the contractor for work performed after such notice is delivered.

The Contractor acknowledges that this contract is contingent upon sufficient budget allotments, and is subject, by written notice to Contractor, to restriction or cancellation if budget adjustments are deemed necessary by the TCEDC. In the event the contract is terminated due to such budget restructuring, The Contractor shall be entitled to payment for work performed through the date notice is delivered to Contractor.

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SECTION 3

BID PRICING

3.1 Bid Pricing for Services Offered

See below CoTC Pricing Sheet (Ref. 3.5). It must be filled out completely and returned.

3.2 CoTC’s Payment Terms

CoTC’s standard payment terms for services are “Net 30 days.” Upon completion of the requested work and acceptance by the City.

3.3 Price Increases Upon Extension

Any contract resulting from this ITB shall be effective for one (1) year; and three (3) 12-month renewal options, upon execution by the City of Texas City. Proposed pricing referenced in 3.5 Pricing Sheet shall remain firm for each contract year.

3.4 Proposal Pricing

Bidder shall provide all labor, materials, tools, supervision, insurance, and all things necessary to fulfill the scope of this project. Bidders are precluded from split bidding/pricing. All prices shall be based on mowing sixty-six (66) parcels, fifty (50) times per year to include mowing, edging, weed eating and cleanup.

3.5 Cooperative Governmental Purchasing Notice

Other governmental entities maintaining inter-local agreements with CoTC may desire, but are not obligated, to purchase goods and services defined in this ITB from the successful Bidder. All purchases by governmental entities, other than CoTC, will be billed directly and paid by that governmental entity. CoTC will not be responsible for another governmental entity’s debts. Each governmental entity will place their own orders with the successful Bidder and be responsible for ensuring full compliance with the ITB specifications. Prior to other governmental entities placing orders, CoTC will notify the successful Bidder of their intent.

Please indicate below if you will permit other governmental entities to purchase from your agreement with CoTC.

[ ] Yes, Others can purchase [ ] No, Only the CoTC can purchase.

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3.5 Bid Pricing Sheet

PROPERTY ADDRESS PROPERTY ID TYPE ACRES

1. 101 9th St. South Residential 0.1263

2. 613 7th Ave. North 224914 0.014

3. 613 6th St. North Commerical 0.0947

2,605 sq feet

4. 706 6th St. North 0.018

5. 818 2nd Ave . South 225396 0.014

6. 411 5th St. North 0.1076

7. 31 2nd Ave. North Residential 0.1434

924 sq feet

8. 413 5th St. North 0.1148

9. 912 2nd Ave. South 0.1435

10. 424 6th St. North 0.155

11. 800 6th St. North 0.1894

12. 1105 2nd Ave South 0.1425

13. 812 2nd Ave South 0.0717

14. 518 7th Avenue North 0.0717

15. 716 2nd Ave. South 0.1435

16. 718 6th St.North 0.3157

17. 209 Robertson 0.2248

18. 317 2nd Ave. North 0.1076

19. 401 5th Ave. North 0.1076

20. 421 6th St. North 0.1636

Asphalt 6,720 sq feet

21. 6901 Park Ave 0.1474

Commerical 1,400 sq feet

22. 417 6th St. North 0.109

23. 515 6th Ave. North 0.3587

24. 3413 1st Ave. South 0.1474

25. 507 Texas Ave. 0.287

26. 618 4th Ave. South 0.1435

27. 501 8th Ave. North 0.92

28. 901 9th St. North LOT 1 Commerical 0.6711

LOT 2 Asphalt 10,075 sq feet

29. 918 13th Ave. North 0.1435

30. 109 8th St. South 0.1435

31. 212 9th St. South 0.1263

32. 502 5th Ave. North 0.4017

33. 2102 6th Ave. North 0.3581

34. 315 2nd Ave. North 0.1076

35. 613 7th Ave. North Commerical 0.1435

36. 406 6th St. North 0.1894

37. 402 Texas Ave. Commerical 0.1435

TEXAS CITY EDC PROPERTIES

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38. 10th St. North (PW btwn Texas Ave & 5th Ave N) 4.2

39. 10th St. South (part of Sprint Waste) 0.8783

40. 3300 16th Ave. N (Parcel West of Garza Sports Park) 3.38

41. 631 2nd Ave. 0.0717

42. 2201 25th Ave. North 0.31

43. 2211 25th Ave. North 0.31

44. 525 7th Ave. North 0.3

45. 2301 25th Ave. North 0.317

46. 3142 1st Ave. North 0.1481

47. 520 5th Ave. North 0.2

48. 6602 Anderson 0.109

49. 317 6th St. North Commerical 0.126

50. 522 6th St. North (6th St. Garage Bar) Commerical 0.06

51. 1602 Texas Ave 0.3378

52. 522 4th Ave. North 0.0287

53. 824 4th Ave. North 0.0631

54. 512 4th Ave. North 0.35

55. 218 9th St. South 0.1263

56. 607 6th St. 375319 Building Envelope 0.1

57. 2609 Texas Ave. 187909 0.14

58. 1102 6th Ave. North 222923 0.2

59. 3142 1st Ave. South 176277 0.14

60. 26 2nd Ave. North 223873 0.14

61. 1328 4th Ave. South 182189 0.17

62. West of 3117 Texas Ave. 175795 0.14

63. West of Property ID 175795 0.14

64. 3302 1st Ave. South 0.14

65. 732 1st Ave. South 0.14

66. 505 2nd Ave. North 0.28

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Respectfully Submitted, Bidder:

By: ____________________________ (Authorized Signature by Bidder)

Name: _________________________

Title: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL: $______________________________

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL: $______________________________

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL: $______________________________

(BASE YEAR 1) TOTAL BID AMOUNT : $________________________________

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SECTION 4

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A – BID DOCUMENT

APPENDIX B – CONFLICT OF INTEREST

APPENDIX C – HOUSE BILLS 13, 19, 89

APPENDIX D – PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT

APPENDIX E – NEPOTISM STATEMENT

APPENDIX F – NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

APPENDIX G – CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT

APPENDIX H – NO INTENT TO SUBMIT FORM

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Appendix A – Bid Document

Submittal Checklist: (To determine validity of Bid)

______Appendix A must be included in the submittal.

______Appendix B – G all forms must be complete and included in the submittal.

By checking the below box(es), you are acknowledging the contents of the document(s) relating to the listed appendices, and agreeing to their terms:

Appendix B – Conflict of Interest Appendix E – Nepotism Statement Appendix C – House Bill 13, 19, 89 Verification

Appendix F – Non-Collusion Statement

Appendix D – Property Tax Statement Appendix G – Certification Regarding Debarment

Appendix H – No Intent to Bid Form

All Bids delivered to the City of Texas City shall include this page with the submittal.

ITB Number: 2026- 026 Project Title: Landscape Maintenance for TCEDC Properties Submittal Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Bidder Information:

Bidder’s Legal Name:

Address:

City, State & Zip

Federal Employers Identification Number

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

Bidder Authorization

I, the undersigned, have the authority to execute this Bid in its entirety as submitted and enter into an agreement on behalf of the Bidder.

Printed Name and Position of Authorized Representative: ________________________________________

Signature of Authorized Representative: ____________________________________________

Signed this ________(day) of _________________________(month), ________(year)

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AS IT IS A PART OF THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE.

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Appendix B – Form CIQ

INFORMATION REGARDING VENDOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE

WHO: The following persons must file a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire with the City if the person has an employment or business relationship with an officer of the City that results in taxable income exceeding $2,500 during the preceding twelve – month period, or an officer or a member of the officer’s family has accepted gifts with an aggregate value of more than $250 during the previous twelve – month period and the person engages in any of the following actions:

1. contracts or seeks to contract for the sale or purchase of property, goods or services with the City, including any of the following:

a. written and implied contracts, utility purchases, purchase orders, credit card purchases and any purchase of goods and services by the City;

b. contracts for the purchase or sale of real property, personal property including an auction of property;

c. tax abatement and economic development agreements;

2. submits a bid to sell goods or services, or responds to a request for bid for services;

3. enters into negotiations with the City for a contract; or

4. applies for a tax abatement and/or economic development incentive that will result in a contract with the City

THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED OFFICERS OF THE CITY:

1. Mayor and City Commission Members;

2. Board and Commission members and appointed members by the Mayor and City Commission;

3. Directors of 4A and 4B development corporations;

4. The executive directors or managers of 4A and 4B development corporations; and

5. Directors of the City of Texas City who have authority to sign contracts on behalf of the City.

EXCLUSIONS: A questionnaire statement need not be filed if the money paid to a local government official was a political contribution, a gift to a member of the officer’s family from a family member; a contract or purchase of less than $2,500 or a transaction at a price and subject to terms available to the public; a payment for food, lodging, transportation or entertainment; or a transaction subject to rate or fee regulation by a governmental entity or agency.

WHAT: A person or business that contracts with the City or who seeks to contract with the City must file a “Conflict of Interest Questionnaire” (FORM CIQ) which is available online at www.ethics.state.tx.us and a copy of which is attached to this guideline. The form contains mandatory disclosures regarding “employment or business relationships” with a municipal officer. Officials may be asked to clarify or interpret various portions of the questionnaire.

WHEN: The person or business must file:

1. the questionnaire – no later than seven days after the date the person or business begins contract discussions or negotiations with the municipality, or submits an application, responds to a request for Bids or bids, correspondence, or other writing related to a potential contract or agreement with the City; and

2. an updated questionnaire – within seven days after the date of an event that would make a filed questionnaire incomplete or inaccurate.

It does not matter if the submittal of a bid or Bids results in a contract. The statute requires a vendor to file a FORM CIQ at the time a bid or Bids is submitted, or negotiations commence.

WHERE: The vendor or potential vendor must mail or deliver a completed questionnaire to the Finance Department. The Finance Department is required by law to post the statements on the City’s website.

ENFORCEMENT: Failure to file a questionnaire is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. It is an exception to prosecution that the person files a FORM CIQ not later than seven business days after the person receives notice of a violation.

NOTE: The City does not have a duty to ensure that a person files a Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire.

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THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AS IT IS A PART OF THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE

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Appendix C - House Bills 13, 19 & 89 Verification

Pursuant to Senate Bill 13 of the 87th regular Texas Legislature session:

Verification Regarding Boycotting Energy Companies – Pursuant to Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Contractor verifies (1) it does not boycott energy companies, and (2) it will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this verification is inaccurate. (Note: This provision only applies in a contract that (1) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds and (2) is with a for-profit entity, not including a sole proprietorship, that has ten (10) or more full-time employees.)

Pursuant to Senate Bill 19 of the 87th regular Texas Legislature session:

Discrimination Against Firearm Entities – In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, Contractor verifies that it does not have a practice, policy, guidance or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. This section only applies if: (i) Contractor has ten (10) or more full-time employees and (ii) this Agreement has a value of $100,000 or more to be paid under the terms of this Agreement; and does not apply: (i) if Contractor is a sole proprietor, a non-profit entity, or a governmental entity; (ii) to a contract with a sole-source provider; or (iii) to a contract for which none of the bids from a company were able to provide the required certification.

Pursuant to Sections 2270.001, 2270.002, 808.001, Texas Government Code:

1. “Boycott Israel” means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes; and

2. “Company” has the meaning assigned by Section 808.001, except that the term does not include a sole proprietorship.

3. Section only applies to a contract that is between a governmental entity and a company with 10 or more full-time employees; and has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity.

I, _____________________________________ (Person name), the undersigned representative of (Company or

Business Name) ________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as Company) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, do hereby depose and verify under oath that the company named-above, under the provisions of Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code Chapter 2270;

depose and verify under oath that the Company, under the provisions of Subtitle A, Title 8, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 809; do hereby depose and verify under oath that the Company, under the provisions of Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 2274 will not discriminate and/or boycott any of these provisions outlined and defined in House Bills 13, 19 and 89.

DATE SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

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Appendix D – Property Tax Statement

The City of Texas City, Texas has adopted the following policy:

The City of Texas City will not do business with any person or business that owes delinquent property taxes to the City.

Please indicate whether you or your company owe delinquent property taxes to the City whether an assumed name, partnership, corporation, or any other legal form.

______ I do not owe the City property taxes that are delinquent.

______ I owe City property taxes that are delinquent on property located at

Bidder’s Printed or Typed Name

Bidder’s Signature

Date

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND SUBMITTED AS IT IS A PART OF THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE

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Appendix E – Nepotism Statement

The Bidder or Proposer or any officer, if the Bidder or Proposer is other than an individual, shall state whether Bidder or Proposer has a relationship, either by blood or marriage, with any official or employee of the City of Texas City by completing the following:

If the Bidder or Proposer is an individual:

______ I am not related by blood or marriage to any official or employee of the

City of Texas City

______ I am related by blood or marriage to the following official(s) or employee(s) of the City of Texas City

Name and title of City Official

Or employee: ___________________________________________________

Relationship: ____________________________________________________

If the Bidder or Proposer is NOT an individual:

______ The officers of the company submitting this bid or proposal are not related by blood or marriage to any official or employee of the City of Texas City.

______ The officers of the company submitting this bid or proposal are related by blood or marriage to the following official(s) or employee(s) of the City of Texas City.

Name and title of officer: ___________________________________________________

Employee and title of City Official or Employee: ________________________________

Relationship: _________________________________

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Appendix F – Non-Collusion Statement

THE UNDERSIGNED AFFIRM THAT THEY ARE DULY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS CONTRACT,

THAT THIS COMPANY, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP OR INDIVIDUAL HAS NOT PREPARED THIS BID IN

COLLUSION WITH ANY OTHER BIDDER, AND THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS BID AS TO PRICES,

TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF SAID BID HAVE NOT BEEN COMMUNICATED BY THE UNDERSIGNED

NOR BY ANY EMPLOYEE OR AGENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON ENGAGED IN THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS

PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THIS BID.

Bidder__________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________________________________

Fax ________________________________________________________________________

Bidder (Signature)

Bidder (Printed Name)

Position With Company

Signature Of Company Official Authorizing This Bid

Company Official (Printed Name) _____________________________________________________________

Official Position __________________________________________________________

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Appendix G – Document 00435

BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND

VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION (49 CFR PART 29)

The undersigned certifies, by submission of this proposal or acceptance of this contract, that neither

Contractor nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntary excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. Proposer agrees that by submitting this proposal that Proposer will include this clause without modification in all lower tier transactions, solicitations, proposals, contracts, and subcontracts. Where the Proposer or any lower tier participant is unable to certify to this statement, that participant shall attach an explanation to this document.

Certification-the above information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Printed or typed Name of Signatory)

(Signature)

(Date)

NOTE: The penalty for making false statements in offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001

END OF DOCUMENT 00435-FAA

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Appendix H – No Intent to Submit Form

If your firm has chosen not to submit a Bids for this procurement, please complete this form and submit to:

City of Texas City Purchasing Department Attn: Tanika Chukwumerije Texas City, Texas 77590

Please check all items that apply:

Do not sell the item(s) required Cannot provide Insurance required

Cannot be competitive Cannot provide Bonding required

Cannot meet specifications highlighted in the attached request Cannot comply with Indemnification requirement

Job too large Job too small

Do not wish to do business with the City of Galveston Other: _____________________

Cannot submit electronically

COMPANY NAME (Please print): _____________________________________________

Authorized Officer Name (Please print): ______________________________________

Telephone: (____) ________________ Fax: (_____) _______________________________

You may also email this form to: purchasing@texascitytx.gov

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SECTION 5

REFERENCES

Bidder shall provide four (4) references where the Bidder has performed similar to or the same type of services as described herein. Bidder shall provide references not affiliated with the City of Texas City, or any of its employees.

Reference #1:

Client / Company Name:

Contact Name:

Contact Title:

Phone:

Email:

Date and Scope of Services Provided:

Reference #2:

Reference #3:

Reference #4:

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SECTION 6

BIDDER’S QUESTIONNAIRE

Bids must include responses to the questions contained in this bidder’s General Questionnaire.

Bidder should reference the item number and repeat the question in its response. In cases where a question does not apply, or if unable to respond, bidder should refer to the item number, repeat the question, and indicate N/A (Not Applicable) or N/R (No Response), as appropriate. Bidder will explain the reason when responding N/A or N/R.

Bidder Profile Legal name of bidder Company:

Centralized Master Bidders List registration number: ___N/A_______________ Prime contractor HUB / MWBE registration number: ____________________ An individual bidder acting as a sole proprietor must also enter the bidder’s Social Security Number: #__XXX__-_XX_-_______.

Universal Entity Identifier (UEI) number _____________________________ Number of years in Business: ___________________________________________ State of incorporation: _______________________________________ Number of Employees:

Annual Revenues Volume:

Name of Parent Corporation, if any ___________________________________

NOTE: FOR…