Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Lawn Service and Curb Strip Maintenance

The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is requesting proposals for lawn service and curb strip maintenance across multiple properties in Port Arthur, Texas, with sealed proposals due August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the EDC's 1st Floor Conference Room.

The scope encompasses maintenance at three frontage areas (Spur 93, Jade Avenue, and Highway 73 Business Park), the EDC Business Park recreational area (approximately 0.642 acres), and lawn maintenance at two street addresses (501 Procter Street and 548 4th Street). Services include mowing, string trimming, edging, debris removal, weed clearing, and litter pickup on a bi-weekly schedule from March through September and monthly from October through February.

The contract term is one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Pricing must be submitted as separate monthly and annual costs for each of the three maintenance areas. The EDC will evaluate proposals on a 100-point scale: experience (35 points), references (10 points), pricing (20 points), and project approach (35 points). Proposers must provide three business references for similar services and demonstrate relevant experience with governmental entities or comparable clients.

Bidders must submit one original and three duplicate copies and include supplementary documents: bid sheet, letter of interest, affidavit regarding outstanding debts to the City, non-collusion affidavit, conflict of interest questionnaire, HB 89 verification (Israel boycott certification), and SB 252 certification (Iran, Sudan, and foreign terrorist organization business listings). Contractors must obtain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, plus $1 million professional liability coverage, naming the City of Port Arthur as an additional insured. The EDC reserves the right to terminate with 30 days' written notice and may negotiate fees subject to Board and City Council approval. Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice receipt.