Construction Manager for Construction of Fire Station #2

The City of Port Arthur, Texas is requesting proposals for a Construction Manager or Superintendent to oversee Fire Station #2 construction, with sealed proposals due May 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. A Port Arthur business location preference of 5 points applies within the evaluation rubric.

The Construction Superintendent will serve as the City's representative to ensure contractor compliance with all specifications, bid documents, and contract provisions. Key responsibilities include attending all pre-construction and bi-monthly meetings, reviewing plans and submittals, monitoring pay applications, coordinating change orders, conducting site visits to observe progress and quality, providing site visit reports, stopping construction if problems are identified, overseeing the punch-list process, and assisting with project closeout and final completion documentation. Work capacity is capped at 10 hours per week except with City authorization for additional work or material testing. All expenses, including mileage and lodging, are included in the hourly rate.

The contract term extends through Fire Station #2 construction completion with no renewal options. Proposers must submit one original and three duplicate copies plus a USB drive to the City Secretary's office at 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas. Applicant names will be read aloud at 3:15 p.m. in City Council Chambers.

Qualified proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years' construction management experience, broad knowledge of architectural and construction principles, three references for similar projects, and satisfactory record of performance, integrity, and ethics. Evaluation criteria are experience (30 points), past performance (30 points), cost (35 points), and Port Arthur business location preference (5 points). Pricing is submitted on a bid sheet stating hourly cost and any other costs required, with detailed monthly billing invoices accounting for time spent. The City reserves the right to negotiate final fees and reject any or all proposals.