August 11, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

SPUR 93 AND JADE AVENUE BUSINESS PARK

LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE

DEADLINE: Sealed proposal submittals must be received, and time stamped by 10:00 a.m.

Central Standard Time, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. (The clock located in the EDC’s front lobby desk will be the official time.) All proposals received will be read aloud at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in the Port Arthur EDC’s 1st Floor Conference Room, 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX. Proposals will be opened in a manner to avoid public disclosure of contents;

however, only the names of proposers will be read aloud.

MARK ENVELOPE: EDC-3

DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and three (3) exact duplicate copies of your RFP to:

PORT ARTHUR EDC

ATTN: CEO

501 PROCTER STREET, SUITE 100

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Questions concerning the Request for Proposal should be directed in writing to:

Port Arthur EDC Khanh Ha, Senior Facilities Maintenance 501 Procter Street, Suite 100 Port Arthur, TX 77640 khanh@paedc.org

The enclosed REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) and accompanying General Instructions are for your convenience in submitting proposals for the enclosed referenced services for the EDC.

Proposals must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Proposals shall be placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor’s name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope.

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENTS OFFICE BEFORE OPENING DATE AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed RFP submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the firm. Faxed or electronically transmitted RFP submittals will not be accepted.

Krystle Muller

PAEDC CEO

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS

PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORAITON (EDC)

SPUR 93 AND JADE AVENUE BUSINESS PARK

LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE

(To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.)

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY

RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR’S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon request.

In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the enclosed bid would be appreciated.

NO BOD is submitted At this time only Not this commodity/service only

Yes No

Does your company provide this product or services?

Were the specifications clear?

Were the specifications too restrictive?

Does the City pay its bills on time?

Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service?

Does your present workload permit additional work?

Comments/Other Suggestions:

Company Name:

Person Completing Form: Telephone:

Mailing Address: Email:

City, State, Zip Code: Date:

MANDATORY

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference between Representatives of the EDC, Port Arthur, Texas and prospective bidders for Spur 93 and Jade Avenue Business Park Landscape and Irrigation

Maintenance will be held at the EDC’s 1st Floor Conference Room, 501 Procter Street, Port

Arthur, Texas on August 18, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the Mandatory Pre-Bid

Conference is to make certain that the scope of work is fully understood, to answer any questions, to clarify the intent of the Contract Documents, and to resolve any problems that may affect the project construction. No addendum will be issued at this meeting, but subsequent thereto, the Deputy

Director, if necessary, will issue an addendum(s) to clarify the intent of the Contract Documents.

Bids received from firms or individuals not listed on the role of attendees of the Mandatory Pre-Bid

Conference will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder.

Specifications For Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation

Spur 93 and Jade Avenue Business Park Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance

Scope of Work:

The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, fuel, and service, to perform and complete all work in an efficient and workman-like manner as specified in the following:

EDC BUSINESS PARK IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE

General Check up every 3 months to include:

• Contractor shall consistently maintain all components of the irrigation system in proper working order, as per manufactures specifications, by inspection the entire system on as ongoing basis.

• Adjusting nozzles, rotors, and bubblers for proper coverage.

• Check for leaks in system.

• Check for valves that may be sticking.

• Check filters in pop up sprayers.

• Check control panels for proper times of watering, frayed wires, wasp nest, ants, and overall condition.

• Check to ensure that all heads and valve covers are at proper height to ensure that no damage will occur by mowing equipment.

Every 6 months to include:

• Flush entire system manually at each valve.

• Ensure each valve is working properly.

• Inspect backflow devices for leaks.

• Generate a written report for each inspection performed and submit to EDC office.

• All sprinkler heads & components of the sprinkler system will be replaced with original parts.

• Contractor must be licensed irrigator.

• No subcontractors.

EDC BUSINESS PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Every 2 months to include:

• Contractor shall mow, edge, and trim entrance islands (2) and grass within 6ft from landscaped areas around signage and monuments.

• Contractor is responsible for trimming around any fire hydrants or signs within the cutting area.

• Contractor shall trim all bushes in work areas.

• Contractor shall maintain and replace when needed all ground cover and seasonal or permanent flowers/plants.

• Clear weeds from mulched bed area.

• Contractor shall sweep or blow clean all sidewalks and/or concrete areas affected by work.

No grass clippings shall be placed or blown into City’s Drainage Culverts or in the streets.

• Entrance roads, approaches, and/or driveways are to be maintained, where applicable.

• All litter and debris shall be picked up prior to mowing and then immediately following the actual mowing and trimming. This is to retrieve any litter missed the first time and cut into smaller pieces by the mower.

• Contractors will be responsible for any damages to sprinkler systems or damages to city properties and/or structures.

Every 6 months to include:

• Contractor shall provide mulch for all bed areas.

• Contractor shall prune all trees in work areas.

• Application of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.

• Provide a report of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used.

1.02 INTENT OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:

The Contractor shall provide Owner with a project site that is attractive in appearance and shall keep plant materials and lawns in a healthy and vigorous condition using accepted horticultural standards.

1.03 CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE:

The Contractor shall perform all work required to fulfill the intent of this section.

The workmen shall be neat in appearance, perform their work in a professional manner, keep noise to a minimum and stage their work from a location on the site out of the way of the mainstream of the users. The Contractor shall provide all employees with the same uniform clearly identifying the company. In general, the Contractor's presence on the site shall be as inconspicuous as possible.

This is a one (1) year contract with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The Port Arthur EDC can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with thirty (30) days written notice.

The EDC requires comprehensive responses to every section within this RFP. Conciseness and clarity of content are emphasized and encouraged. Vague and general proposals will be considered non-responsive and will result in disqualification. To facilitate the review of the responses, Firms shall follow the described proposal format. The intent of the proposal format requirements is to expedite review and evaluation. It is not the intent to constrain proposers with regard to content, but to assure that the specific requirements set forth in this RFP are addressed in a uniform manner amenable to review and evaluation. Failure to arrange the proposal as requested may result in the disqualification of the proposal. It is requested that proposals be limited to no more than 50 pages, excluding resumes. All pages of the proposal must be numbered, and the proposal must contain an organized, paginated table of contents corresponding to the sections and pages of the proposal.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The Proposer shall provide the following information:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Proposer’s performance in landscaping similar property and maintaining irrigation system for governmental entities or other clients. Proposer should indicate the number of years of experience the firm has in performing Landscaping Service with businesses of comparable size to the PAEDC or other clients. Proposer must include a copy of their Irrigator License and their State Pesticide Applicator License.

REFERENCES:

Include three (3) business references for which similar services have been provided. Include the following:

1. The period for which you have provided this service;

2. A brief description of the scope of work; and

3. Contact name, title, address, and telephone number.

The Proposer hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, corporation and/or government entity to furnish any information requested by the EDC in verification of the references provided and for determining the quality and timeliness of providing the services.

PRICING:

See Appendix A

PROJECT APPROACH

1. Describe your firm’s capability to provide all services required. Below are some items that may be stated. Contractor can discuss other items in the approach.

A. Number of employees working on Project.

B. List of equipment that will be used. Contractor may be required to show equipment.

C. Scheduling

SELECTION PROCESS:

All applications will be screened by an evaluation committee and those applicants selected for a short list may be invited to attend an interview, at the applicant’s own expense. The EDC shall not incur any costs for applicant preparation and/or submittal of qualifications.

The EDC will evaluate all responses based on the qualifications, past performance, and project approach. The EDC reserves the right to negotiate the final fee prior to recommending any business for a contract.

The EDC’s process is as follows:

A. The evaluation committee shall screen and rate all the responses that are submitted.

Evaluation ratings will be on a 100-point scale and shall be based on the following criteria:

a. Experience………………………………………….... 35 points

b. References…………………………………………… 10 points

c. Pricing………………………....................................... 20 points

d. Project Approach……….……………………………. 35 points

B. Staff shall recommend the most qualified business to the EDC’s Board of Directors and

City Council and request authority to enter into a contract.

C. When services and fees are agreed upon, the selected business shall be offered a contract subject to City Council approval.

D. Should negotiations be unsuccessful, the EDC shall enter into negotiations with the next, highest ranked business. The process shall continue until an agreement is reached with a qualified business.

E. This RFP does not commit the EDC to pay for any direct and/or indirect costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of a response. All finalist(s) shall pay their own costs incurred in preparing for, traveling to and attending interviews.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Proposers are cautioned to read the information contained in this RFP carefully and to submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed.

TERMINOLOGY: "Bid" vs. "Proposal"--For the purpose of this RFP, the terms "Bid" and ‘Proposal" shall be equivalent.

AWARD: The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation will review all proposals for responsiveness and compliance with these specifications. The EDC reserves the right to award on the basis of the Quality and Best Offer in accordance with the laws of Texas, to waive any formality or irregularity, and/or to reject any or all proposals.

ALTERING BIDS: Bids cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. Any interlineations, alteration, or erasure made before opening time must be initialed by the signer of the bid, guaranteeing authenticity.

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL: The proposer may withdraw its proposal by submitting written request, over the signature of an authorized individual, to the EDC’s CEO any time prior to the submission deadline. The proposer may thereafter submit a new proposal prior to the deadline.

Modification or withdrawal of the proposal in any manner, oral or written, will not be considered if submitted after the deadline.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No public official shall have interest in this contract, in accordance with Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Local Government Code Title 5, Subtitle C, Chapter 171.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation officers. The form can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website:

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict_forms.htm

By doing business or seeking to do business with the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them.

Any information provided by the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply, you should consult an attorney.

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict_forms.htm

ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation’s organization.

Any employee that makes purchases for the EDC is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City’s Code of Ethics.

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements:

1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule.

2. Have a satisfactory record of performance.

3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics.

4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award.

5. Be engaged in a full-time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required.

6. The EDC/City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the EDC/City.

7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the EDC/City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the EDC/City, or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same.

ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the RFP will be made by addenda no later than 48 hours prior to the date and time fixed for submission of proposals. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation’s CEO.

The EDC assumes no responsibility for the proposer’s failure to obtain and/or properly submit any addendum. Failure to acknowledge and submit any addendum may be cause for the proposal to be rejected. It is the vendor’s responsibility to check for any addendums that might have been issued before bid closing date and time. All addenda will be numbered consecutively, beginning with 1.

PORT ARTHUR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: Any bona fide business that claims the City of Port Arthur as its principal place of business must have an official business address (office location and office personnel) in Port Arthur, the principal storage place or facility for the equipment shall be in Port Arthur and/or the place of domicile for the principal business owner(s) shall be in Port Arthur or such other definition or interpretation as is provided by state law. Contractors outside the City of Port Arthur are allowed to bid.

PRICES: The bidder should show in the proposal both the unit price and total amount, where required, of each item listed. In the event of error or discrepancy in the mathematics, the unit price shall prevail.

PURCHASE ORDER: A purchase order(s) shall be generated by the City of Port Arthur to the successful bidder. The purchase order number must appear on all itemized invoices.

INVOICES: All invoices shall be mailed directly to the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation, 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.

PAYMENT: Payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or services by the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation, in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act, Article 601f V.T.C.S. The City’s standard payment terms are net 30, i.e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice.

SALES TAX: The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax; therefore, the proposal shall not include Sales Tax.

VENUE: This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This agreement is performable in Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County. The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation may request and rely on advice, decisions, and opinions of the Attorney General of Texas and the City Attorney concerning any portion of these requirements.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations, and codes of the federal, state and local governments relating to performance of work herein.

INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF CITY: No member of the governing body of the EDC, and no other officer, employee or agent of the EDC who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance.

DELINQUENT PAYMENTS DUE CITY: City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances prohibits the City from granting any license, privilege or paying money to any-one owing delinquent taxes, paving assessments or any money to the City until such debts are paid or until satisfactory arrangements for payment has been made. Bidders must complete and sign the AFFIDAVIT included as part of this RFP.

QUANTITIES: Quantities shown are estimated, based on projected use. It is specifically understood and agreed that these quantities are approximate, and any additional quantities will be paid for at the quoted price. It is further understood that the contractor shall not have any claim against the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation for quantities less than the estimated amount.

SHIPPING INFORMATION: All bids are to be F.O.B., Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation, 501 Procter Street, Suite 100, Port Arthur, TX 77640.

INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW: Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read and enforced as though each were included herein. If, through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted the Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either party.

CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: The Contractor shall and will, in good workmanlike manner, perform all work and furnish all supplies and materials, machinery, equipment, facilities and means, except as herein otherwise expressly specified, necessary or proper to perform and complete all the work required by this Contract, in accordance with the provisions of this Contract and said specifications.

The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail.

While the purpose of the specifications is to indicate minimum requirements in the way of capability, performance, construction, and other details, its use is not intended to deprive the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation the option of selecting goods which may be considered more suitable for the purpose involved.

Under the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner his obligations under this contract, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this contract, the EDC shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least fifteen (15) days before the effective date of such termination.

Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the EDC for damages sustained by the EDC by virtue of any breach of the contract by the Contractor, and the EDC may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the EDC from the Contractor is determined.

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The EDC may terminate this contract at any time giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Contractor. If the Contract is terminated by the EDC as provided herein, the Contractor will be paid for the service that it has performed up to the termination date. If this contract is terminated due to fault of the Contractor, the previous paragraph hereof relative to termination shall apply.

RELEASES AND RECEIPTS: The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation before making payments may require the Contractor to furnish releases or receipts for any or all persons performing work and supplying material or service to the Contractor, or any sub-contractors for work under this contract, if this is deemed necessary to protect its interests.

CARE OF WORK: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to person or property that occurs as a result of his fault or negligence in connection with the work performed until completion and final acceptance by the EDC.

SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation written approval of such agreement.

INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contract shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits

1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance:

2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents, and employees must be named as an additional insured):

a. Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or $1,000,000 each person /$1,000,000 per occurrence; and,

b. Property Damage $1,000,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and,

c. Professional Liability: $1,000,000.

Contractor shall cause Contractor's insurance company or insurance agent to fill in all information required (including names of insurance agency, contractor and insurance companies, and policy numbers, effective dates and expiration dates) and to date and sign and do all other things necessary to complete and make into valid certificates of insurance and pertaining to the above listed items, and before commencing any of the work and within the time otherwise specified, Contractor shall file completed certificates of insurance with the Owner.

None of the provisions in said certificate of insurance should be altered or modified in any respect except as herein expressly authorized. Said CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form should contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be altered, modified, or canceled unless at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice has been given to the City of Port Arthur. Contractor shall also file with the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation valid CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE on like form from or for all Subcontractors and showing the Subcontractor (s) as the Insured. Said completed CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form (s) shall in any event be filed with the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation not more than ten (10) days after execution of this Contract.

NOTICE TO PROCEED: Notice to Proceed shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the Contract by OWNER. Should there be any reasons why Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between OWNER and

CONTRACTOR.

APPENDICE

RETURN WITH PROPOSAL

A. Bid Sheet Yes

B. Letter of Interest Yes

C. Affidavit Yes

F. Non-Collusion Affidavit Yes

G. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire If it Applies

H. HB 89 Yes

I. SB 252 Yes J. Copy of Irrigator License Yes K. Copy of State Pesticide Applicator License Yes

APPENDIX A

PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

BID SHEET

BID FOR: Spur 93 Business Park Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance

BID DUE DATE: AUGUST 26, 2026

ITEM # QUANTITY UOM DESCRIPTION MONTHLY

COST

ANNUAL

COST

MTH

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

MTH

IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE

TOTAL COST

COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER P.O. BOX

PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP

TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO

EMAIL FAX NO

APPENDIX B

LETTER OF INTEREST

RFP – Spur 93 Business Park Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance

Deadline AUGUST 26, 2026

The undersigned firm submits the following information (this RFP submittal) in response to the Request for Proposals (as amended by any Addenda), issued by the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation to provide Spur 93 Business Park Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance for the EDC of Port Arthur, TX. Enclosed, and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of this RFP, are the following:

Completed RFP Letter of Interest Form

Bid Sheet

Completed Affidavit

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Completed Conflict of Interest Form

HB 89

SB 252

Copy of Irrigator License

Copy of Sate Pesticide Applicator License

Firm understands that the EDC is not bound to select any firm for the final pre-qualified list and may reject any responses submitted.

Firm also understands that all costs and expenses incurred by it in preparing this RFP and participating in this process will be borne solely by the firm, and that the required materials to be submitted will become the property of the EDC and will not be returned.

Firm agrees that the EDC will not be responsible for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or incomplete statements in this RFP. Firm accepts all terms of the RFP submittal process by signing this letter of interest and making the RFP submittal.

This RFP shall be governed by and construed in all respects according to the laws of the State of Texas.

Firm Name Date

Address City/State/Zip

Authorized Signature Title

Name (please print) Telephone

Email

APPENDIX C

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR §

STATE OF TEXAS §

By the signature below, the signatory for the bidder certifies that neither he nor the firm, corporation, partnership or institution represented by the signatory or anyone acting for the firm bidding this project has violated the antitrust laws of this State, codified at Section

15.01, et seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the bid made to any competitor or any other person engaged in the same line of business, nor has the signatory or anyone acting for the firm, corporation or institution submitting a bid committed any other act of collusion related to the development and submission of this bid proposal.

Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Company:

Date:

SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named on this the day of , 20 .

Notary Public in and for the State of Texas

My commission expires: ____________

APPENDIX D

AFFIDAVIT

All pages in Offeror’s Responses containing statements, letters, etc., shall be signed by a duly authorized officer of the company whose signature is binding.

The undersigned offers and agrees to one of the following:

______ I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due.

______ I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due.

______ I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due.

Firm Name Date

Address City/State/Zip

Authorized Signature Title

Name (please print) Telephone

Email

STATE: ____________

COUNTY: ____________

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named ________________________ on this the _____________________ day of _____________, 20_____.

Notary Public

RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE PROPOSAL

APPENDIX E

APPENDIX F

House Bill 89 Verification

I, _______________________________ (Person name), the undersigned representative

(hereafter referred to as “Representative”) of ___________________________________

__________________________________________________________ (company or business name, hereafter referred to as “Business Entity”), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm the following:

1. That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business

Entity;

2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port

Arthur; and

3. That Representative understands that the term “boycott Israel” is defined by Texas

Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean 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.

SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this _____ day of ____________________, 20___.

Notary Public

APPENDIX G

SB 252

CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION

I, __________________________________________, the undersigned and

Representative of ______________________________________________ (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas

Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the

State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section

806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the Port Arthur

Economic Development Corporation.

Name of Company Representative (Print)

Signature of Company Representative

Date

APPENDIX H

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Irrigators License

(Please provide copy of license)

APPENDIX I

State of Texas Pesticide Applicator License

(Please provide copy of license)