REPAIR CLAMPS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Jul 2, 2026
Due:	Jul 15, 2026
Agency:	City of Port Arthur
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	P26-042
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CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR

THOMAS KINLAW, III

MAYOR PRO TEM

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

TAYLOR L. GETWOOD

CAL J. JONES

WARREN PENA

KAALA JACOBS

DONALD FRANK, SR.

RONALD BURTON, CPM

CITY MANAGER

CHRISTE WHITLEY NED, TRMC

CITY SECRETARY

ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO

CITY ATTORNEY

JULY 1, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

REPAIR CLAMPS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS

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

Time, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (The clock located in the City Secretary’s office will be the official time.)

All bids received will be read aloud at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in the City Council Chambers,

City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend.

MARK ENVELOPE: P26-042

DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of your bid 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 Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work 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

The enclosed Invitation to Bid (ITB) and accompanying General Instructions, Conditions and Specifications are

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

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

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

ALL BIDS 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 ITB submittal arrives at the above

location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the firm. Faxed or electronically

transmitted ITB submittals will not be accepted.

Clifton Williams

Purchasing Manager

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INVITATION TO BID

REPAIR CLAMPS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS

(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:

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SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING.

A. BID SHEETS – PAGES 7-8

B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT – PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED)

C. AFFIDAVIT – PAGE 10 (MUST BE NOTARIZED)

D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST – (IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE

1 AND SIGN & DATE ON LINE 7- PAGE 11

E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION – PAGE 13

F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION – PAGE 14

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR

REPAIR CLAMPS FOR THE CITY OF PORT

ARTHUR WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

These specifications are for the furnishing of Repair Clamps, delivered F.O.B., Water Utilities Service Center,

111 H.O. Mills Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas 77640. The City will accept delivery of repair clamps during the life

of this contract per written request stating the quantity, size, type, and expected delivery date of clamps to be

delivered. The supplier shall make no deliveries after 3:00 p.m. during normal business days unless otherwise

specified by the City. Repair Clamps to be as manufactured by Smith Blair.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

226 FULL CIRCLE REPAIR CLAMP

BAND:

STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 304

LUGS:

DUCTILE IRON ASTM A536, 80-55-06

GASKET:

NITRILE (BUNA N) COMPOUNDED TO PRODUCE SUPERIOR STORAGE AND

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS WHILE RESISTING WATER, ACIDS,

ALKALIES, MOST (ALIPHATIC) HYDROCARBON AND MANY OTHER

CHEMICALS. NOMINAL TEMPERATURE RANGE -20 DEG.F TO 180 DEG. F.

BRIDGE PLATE: STAINLESS STEEL RECESSED FLUSH AND BONDED INTO GASKET.

BOLTS:

HIGH- STRENGTH, LOW ALLOW STEEL WITH HEAVY SEMI-FINISHED

HEXAGON NUTS PER ANSI B.18.2.2. OPTIONAL 304 STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS

WITH FLUOROPOLYMER COATED NUTS TO PREVENT GALLING.

238 TAPPED FULL CIRCLE REPAIR CLAMP

BAND:

STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 304

LUGS:

DUCTILE IRON ASTM A536, 80-55-06

GASKET:

NITRILE (BUNA N) COMPOUNDED TO PRODUCE SUPERIOR STORAGE AND

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS WHILE RESISTING WATER, ACIDS,

ALKALIES, MOST (ALIPHATIC) HYDROCARBON AND MANY OTHER

CHEMICALS. NOMINAL TEMPERATURE RANGE -20 DEG.F TO 180 DEG. F.

BRIDGE PLATE: STAINLESS STEEL RECESSED FLUSH AND BONDED INTO GASKET.

BOLTS:

HIGH- STRENGTH, LOW ALLOW STEEL WITH HEAVY SEMI-FINISHED

HEXAGON NUTS PER ANSI B.18.2.2. OPTIONAL 304 STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS

WITH FLUOROPOLYMER COATED NUTS TO PREVENT GALLING.

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

Bid Number:	P26-042
Bid Title:	REPAIR CLAMPS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS
Category:	Services
Status:	Open

REPAIR CLAMPS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS

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