ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AS

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Mar 8, 2026
Due:	Mar 18, 2026
Agency:	City of Port Arthur
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	P26-022
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CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR

HAROLD L. DOUCET, SR.,

MAYOR PRO TEM

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

WILLIE BAE LEWIS, JR.

TIFFANY L. HAMILTON EVERFIELD

DONEANE BECKCOM

THOMAS KINLAW, III

DONALD FRANK, SR.

RONALD BURTON, CPM

CITY MANAGER

SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC

CITY SECRETARY

ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO

CITY ATTORNEY

March 8, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT,

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AS WELL AS LOCAL, PRIVATE,

AND PUBLIC FUNDED PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

DEADLINE: Sealed proposal submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central

Standard Time, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (The clock located in the City Secretary’s office will

be the official time.) All proposals received will be read aloud at 3:15 p.m. on March 18, 2026 in the

City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. Proposals will be opened in a manner to

avoid public disclosure of contents; however, only the names of proposers will be read aloud.

MARK ENVELOPE: P26-022

DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and three (3) exact duplicate copies of your

RFP to:

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

CITY SECRETARY

P.O. BOX 1089

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

CITY SECRETARY

444 4TH STREET, 4th Floor

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Questions concerning the Request for Proposal should be directed in writing to:

City of Port Arthur, TX

Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager

P.O. Box 1089

Port Arthur, TX 77641

clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov

Purchasing Division/Finance Department | Purchasing Manager, Clifton Williams

P.O. Box 1089|444 4th Street| Port Arthur, Texas 77641| 409.983.8160 |Fax 409.983.8291

The enclosed REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) and accompanying General Instructions are for your

convenience in submitting proposals for the enclosed referenced services for the City of Port Arthur.

Proposals must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Proposals shall be

placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor’s name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the

envelope.

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE BEFORE

OPENING DATE AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed RFP

submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the

firm. Faxed or electronically transmitted RFP submittals will not be accepted.

Clifton Williams

Purchasing Manager

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT,

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AS WELL AS LOCAL, PRIVATE,

AND PUBLIC FUNDED PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

(To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.)

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT

IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR’S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated

upon request.

In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the

reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the

enclosed bid would be appreciated.

NO BID is submitted: ____ this time only

____ not this commodity/service only

Yes

Does your company provide this product or services?

Were the specifications clear?

Were the specifications too restrictive?

Does the City pay its bills on time?

Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service?

Does your present work load permit additional work?

Comments/Other Suggestions:

Company Name:

Person Completing Form:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email:

Date:

CITY OF PORTARTHUR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, AS WELL AS LOCAL, PRIVATE, AND PUBLIC

FUNDED PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVE

The Grants Management and Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Divisions will work in

conjunction with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to revitalize the target area

bounded by Atlanta Avenue on the west, 8th Street on the north, Nashville Avenue on the east, and

5th Street on the south. The program is designed to assist with development costs for the development

of high-quality affordable housing and to assist low and moderate• income households with home

purchase in the target area.

CONTRACT TERM

Contract will be one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.

SCOPE OF WORK DURING CONTRACT TERMS

The funding source for the neighborhood revitalization will include Community Development

Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), as well as Local, Private, and

Public funds.

An environmental review of the target area is required before any funding is expended. The

company that performs the environmental review must have the ability to perform the following:

1. Provide the City of Port Arthur with an Environmental Review per HUD 24 CFR Part 58

to include a City-wide review as well as all required properties in the identified project

areas.

a) Confirm the level of clearance required for the project in consultation with the City of Port

Arthur, as needed, to include the following, but not limited to, rehabilitation and

reconstruction activities, new construction, demolition of dilapidated structures, site

clearance, commercial building repairs, infrastructure improvements (sidewalks,

water/sewer lines), down payment and closing costs assistance.

b) Assist the City of Port Arthur, as applicable, with agency consultation as necessary to

complete the environmental review and to obtain permit requirements to ensure project

compliance. Including acting as the City of Port Arthur liaison under Section 106 of the

National Historic Preservation Act for historic building and archaeological concerns with

the Texas Historical Commission, the Advisory Council on Historic Tribal Historic

Preservation Officers.

c) Assist the City of Port Arthur with posting and responding to public comments received in

response to the environmental review.

d) Work with the City of Port Arthur regularly to facilitate and expedite the environmental

review process.

INITIAL PROJECT

The Grants Management and Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Divisions will work to

revitalize the target areas. The areas are:

1. Downtown Area: Bounded by Houston Avenue on the west, Gulfway Drive on the north,

Memorial Boulevard on the east, and 4th Street on the south. The program is designed to

assist with development costs for the development of high-quality affordable housing

and to assist low and moderate-income households with home purchase in the target

areas.

2. Lewis Drive (South) – 9th Avenue (East)- Bounded by 9th Avenue on the west, Duff

Drive on the east, 4th Street on the south, and Gulfway Drive on the north and including

Foster Estates.

3. Park Central Addition;

4. Montrose Addition;

5. El Vista/Vista Village Addition;

6. Port Acres Addition;

The funding source for the neighborhood revitalization will include Community Development

Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), as well as local, private, and

public funds.

An environmental review of the target area is required before any funding is expended. The

company that performs the environmental review must have the ability to perform the following.

Once the initial project is complete, the contractor may be called to perform environmental

reviews on additional areas based on the rates stated on the Cost Sheet.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	P26-022
Bid Title:	ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AS
Category:	Consultant
Status:	Open

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AS

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