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

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Aug 12, 2026
Due:	Aug 26, 2026
Agency:	City of Port Arthur
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	EDC-1
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August 11, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

LAWN SERVICE AND CURB STRIP MAINTENANCE

DEADLINE: Sealed proposal submittals must be received, and time stamped by 10:00 a.m.

Central Standard Time, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. (The clock located in the EDC’s front

lobby desk will be the official time.) All proposals received will be read aloud at 10:15 a.m. on

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in the Port Arthur EDC’s 1st Floor Conference Room, 501 Procter

Street, 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: EDC-1

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

your RFP to:

PORT ARTHUR EDC

ATTN: CEO

501 PROCTER STREET, SUITE 100

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640

POINTS OF CONTACT:

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

Port Arthur EDC

Khanh Ha, Senior Facilities Maintenance

501 Procter Street, Suite 100

Port Arthur, TX 77640

khanh@paedc.org

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

your convenience in submitting proposals for the enclosed referenced services for the EDC.

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 PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENTS 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.

Krystle Muller

PAEDC CEO

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

LAWN SERVICE AND CURB STRIP MAINTENANCE

(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 BOD is submitted

At 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 workload permit additional work?

Comments/Other Suggestions:

Company Name:

Person Completing Form:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email:

Date:

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MANDATORY

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference between Representatives of the EDC, Port Arthur, Texas and

prospective bidders will be held at the EDC’s 1st Floor Conference Room, 501 Procter Street, Port

Arthur, Texas on August 18, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the Mandatory Pre-Bid

Conference is to make certain that the scope of work is fully understood, to answer any questions,

to clarify the intent of the Contract Documents, and to resolve any problems that may affect the

project construction. No addendum will be issued at this meeting, but subsequent thereto, the Deputy

Director, if necessary, will issue an addendum(s) to clarify the intent of the Contract Documents.

Bids received from firms or individuals not listed on the role of attendees of the Mandatory Pre-Bid

Conference will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder.

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Specifications For

Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation

Spur 93, Jade Avenue, & Hwy 73 Business Park Frontage & Curb Strip

Maintenance

Scope of Work:

The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, fuel, and

service, to perform and complete all work in an efficient and workman-like manner as specified in

the following:

Frontage Maintenance

Bi-Weekly service during the months of March – September, once a month

during the months of October – February

Every visit to include:

The Contractor shall provide routine maintenance of designated frontage areas within the business

park, including:

• Mowing all designated frontage grass areas.

• String trimming around curbs, signs, utility fixtures, trees, and other obstacles.

• Edging along curbs, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces.

• Removing grass clippings and debris from streets, sidewalks, driveways, and other paved

areas upon completion of mowing.

• Maintaining all frontage areas in a neat, professional, and well-kept condition.

• Reporting any observed damage, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns within the service

area to the Owner.

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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:	EDC-1
Bid Title:	PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) LAWN SERVICE AND CURB STRIP MAINTENANCE
Category:	Mowing
Status:	Open

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

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