Description
The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape and irrigation maintenance for the Spur 93 and Jade Avenue Business Park. The contract is for one year with two optional one‑year renewals, and the work includes quarterly irrigation system checks, semi‑annual flushing and repairs, bi‑monthly mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, mulching, tree pruning, and seasonal application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides. The contractor must be a licensed irrigator, cannot use subcontractors, and must submit a sealed proposal by 10:00 a.m. CST on October 21, 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the EDC office. Evaluation will be based on experience (35 pts), references (10 pts), pricing (20 pts), and project approach (35 pts). The award will be made at the EDC’s discretion and the contract may be terminated with 30 days notice.
• Scope: Quarterly irrigation inspections, 6‑month system flushes, bi‑monthly landscaping (mowing, edging, trimming, weed removal, mulching, tree pruning).
• Requirements: Licensed irrigator, no subcontractors, provide reports, maintain equipment, comply with Texas codes and insurance limits.
• Contract length: 1 year (option to renew twice).
• Submission: Sealed proposal (original + 3 copies) by Oct 21, 2026; mandatory pre‑bid conference Oct 13, 2026.
• Evaluation criteria: Experience, references, price, project approach.
• Payment: Net 30 after invoice; no sales tax.
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