PLEASURE ISLAND PARKING LOT PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The City of Port Arthur is seeking a qualified contractor to perform complete pavement improvement work on the Pleasure Island parking lot. The scope includes demolition of the existing surface, installation of new reinforced concrete pavement, sidewalks, picnic area structures, concrete wheel stops, drainage swales, storm sewer backfill, and associated site work such as grading, subgrade preparation, and utility adjustments. The contract is a lump‑sum, sealed‑bid solicitation with a mandatory submission of a bid bond (5 %). Work must commence upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed and be finished within 90 consecutive calendar days. The project budget is not disclosed, but the bid must include all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and performance bonds as required by city and Texas statutes. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at City Hall. Bids are due by 3:00 PM CDT on October 28, 2026. • Location: Pleasure Island parking lot, Port Arthur, TX • Contract type: Invitation for Bid (ITB) – sealed‑bid, lump‑sum • Estimated work duration: 90 days after Notice to Proceed • Required bonds: 5 % bid guarantee; performance and payment bonds if contract > $100 k • Insurance: Workers’ comp, commercial general liability (≥ $1 M), automobile liability, builder’s risk, etc. • Pre‑bid conference: Oct 22, 2026 (non‑mandatory) • Submission: Original + copy, sealed envelope to City Secretary, Oct 28, 2026 3:00 PM CDT.