Description
The City of Port Arthur is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new lift station on 3rd Avenue. The project is a non‑federally funded water‑infrastructure improvement that requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the lift station within a strict 90‑day schedule. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the City Secretary’s office by 3:00 PM CST on 28 Oct 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference will be held on 20 Oct 2026 to clarify scope and answer questions. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the best value, subject to compliance with city bonding, insurance, and ethics requirements.
• Scope: Complete construction of a lift station (excavation, concrete work, mechanical/electrical installation, testing).
• Schedule: Work must start after notice to proceed and be finished within 90 calendar days.
• Bid submission: One original and one copy, sealed, delivered to City Secretary, no electronic bids accepted.
• Pre‑bid conference: 20 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM, non‑mandatory.
• Required bonds: 5 % bid guarantee, performance and payment bonds.
• Insurance: Workers’ comp, commercial general liability (minimum $500k‑$1M), automobile liability.
• Evaluation: Best‑value based on price, compliance, and responsibility criteria.