ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR STREET & DRAINAGE PROJECTS

The City of Port Arthur, Texas, is seeking qualified civil engineering firms to provide design and consulting services for street improvements and drainage projects. Up to five firms will be pre‑qualified for on‑call roadway design work, and one firm will be selected for intermittent drainage engineering support pending grant funding. Services include preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, hydrology/hydraulic analysis, storm‑water management, grading, utility coordination, environmental assessments, and post‑construction record drawings. Firms must submit a sealed RFQ packet (original, USB, and three copies) by October 7, 2026, and will be evaluated on experience, knowledge of local drainage systems, and proposed project approach. The City may use federal, state, and local funds (FEMA, CDBG, Texas Water Development Board, etc.) and will award contracts after City Council approval and negotiation of fees. • Scope: Street design, master drainage plans, parking lot design, grading, erosion control, storm‑drain utilities, traffic control, hydrology/hydraulics, BMPs, SWPPP, cost estimating, geotechnical, environmental, surveying, permitting, constructability review. • Delivery: On‑need, as‑called basis; up to five roadway engineers and one drainage engineer. • Qualification packet: ≤50 pages, include experience, past performance, project approach, local business utilization plan. • Submission deadline: 4:00 PM EDT, Oct 7, 2026 (sealed envelope to City Secretary). • Evaluation: 100‑point rubric (60 pts experience, 35 pts approach, 5 pts local business). • Funding sources: FEMA PA, HMGP, CDBG, Texas Water Development Board, FHWA, city funds.