PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) SPUR 93 AND JADE AVENUE BUSINESS PARK LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE

The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape and irrigation maintenance for the Spur 93 and Jade Avenue Business Park. The contract is for one year with two optional one‑year renewals, and the work includes quarterly irrigation system checks, semi‑annual flushing and component replacement, bi‑monthly mowing, trimming, weed control, mulching, fertilization, pest control, and detailed reporting. The contractor must be a licensed irrigator, cannot use subcontractors, and must submit a sealed proposal package (original + 3 copies) by 10:00 a.m. CST on October 21, 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the EDC office; attendance is required. Evaluation will consider experience (35 pts), references (10 pts), pricing (20 pts), and project approach (35 pts). The award will be made by the EDC Board and City Council, with payment terms net 30 under Texas Prompt Payment Act. • Scope: Quarterly irrigation inspections, semi‑annual system flushing, bi‑monthly landscaping (mowing, trimming, weed control, mulching, fertilization, pest control). • Contract length: 1 year (option to renew 2 additional years). • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: Oct 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m., attendance required. • Submission deadline: Oct 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CST (sealed envelope, no electronic bids). • Required licenses: Texas Irrigator License and State Pesticide Applicator License. • No subcontractors allowed; contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials. • Evaluation criteria weighted toward experience and project approach. • Payment: Net 30 after invoice acceptance; no sales tax charged.