PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) LAWN SERVICE AND CURB STRIP MAINTENANCE

The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive lawn mowing, edging, trimming, and curb‑strip maintenance for multiple city‑owned business park frontages, recreational areas, and street‑side lawns. The contract is for one year with two optional one‑year renewals, and includes bi‑weekly service March‑September and monthly service October‑February. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled, and proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes by August 26, 2026. • Scope: Mowing, edging, string‑trimming, weed control, debris removal, and sweeping for designated frontages, curb strips, and a 0.642‑acre recreational area. • Service Frequency: Bi‑weekly (Mar‑Sep) and monthly (Oct‑Feb). • Contract Length: 1‑year base term, renewable for two additional 1‑year periods. • Mandatory Pre‑Bid Conference: August 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at the EDC office. • Submission Deadline: August 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CST, sealed envelope, original + 3 copies. • Evaluation Criteria: Experience (35 pts), References (10 pts), Pricing (20 pts), Project Approach (35 pts). • Required Documents: Bid sheet, Letter of Interest, Affidavits, Conflict‑of‑Interest questionnaire, HB 89, SB 252, insurance certificates. • Payment Terms: Net 30, per Texas Prompt Payment Act; no sales tax on the contract. • Location: Various sites within the Port Arthur Business Park and surrounding city streets (Jefferson County, TX).