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
MAY 17, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
STANDBY GENERATOR FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central
Standard Time, Wednesday, May 29, 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, May
29, 2026 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to
attend.
MARK ENVELOPE: P26-038
DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of your bid to:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
CITY SECRETARY
or
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
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 INVITATION TO BID (ITB) and accompanying General Instructions 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
INVITATION TO BID
STANDBY GENERATOR 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
No
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:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. CONTRACT AGREEMENT
B. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
C. GENERAL INFORMATION
D. FEDERAL CLAUSES
E. BID FORM
F. INSURANCE
G. SCOPE OF WORK
H. AFFIDAVIT
I. CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRE
J. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
K. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION
L. SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION
M. MBE DOCUMENT
N. NOTICE OF AWARD
O. NOTICE TO PROCEED
SECTION A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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