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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - ADMIN. DIV.
Date: April 27, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Calvin Matthews, P.E., Water Utilities Director
RE: PR 23127—Brass, Curbstops and Misc Fittings
Introduction:
Brass, curbstops and other miscellaneous fittings are used in the maintenance of the water
distribution system. The Purchasing Division advertised for bids, and Core & Main has provided
the lowest bid for various fittings. This contract is for one year. Fittings will be maintained in
inventory at the Water Utilities Department's Warehouse and charged to the appropriate budget
account,410-40-215-5315-00-00-000(Water System Maintenance),when installed.This purchase
is not-to-exceed $200,000.00.
Background:
Brass, curbstops and other miscellaneous fittings are used in the maintenance of the water
distribution system. The Purchasing Division advertised for bids, and Core & Main has provided
the lowest bid for various fittings.
Budget Considerations:
Fittings will be maintained in inventory at the Water Utilities Department's Warehouse and
charged,when installed,to the appropriate budget account: Account No. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-
000 (Water System Maintenance). This purchase is not-to-exceed $200,000.00.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 23127, authorizing the
execution of the contract for the purchase of fittings with Core & Main of Beaumont, Texas as
described/outlined above.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF BRASS,
CURBSTOPS, AND MISCELLANEOUS FITTINGS FOR
THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, WATER
DISTRIBUTION DIVISION, FROM CORE & MAIN, LP
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $200,000.00. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-
000, WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.
WHEREAS, the Water Utilities Department routinely uses brass, curbstops, and other
miscellaneous fittings in the maintenance of the water system; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department advertised for bids on
these fittings; and,
WHEREAS, Core & Main, LP of Beaumont, Texas provided the lowest bid (see Exhibit
"A")to sell the City these miscellaneous fittings with a projected budgetary impact of$200,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized and directed to
execute, on behalf of the City of Port Arthur, a contract (attached in substantially the same form
as "Exhibit B") between the City of Port Arthur and Core & Main, LP of Beaumont Texas, for
the unit prices shown in the quote, with a not-to-exceed amount of$200,000.00; and,
THAT, the term of this contract shall be for six (6) months with the option to renew for
an additional six-month period with a projected budgetary impact of$200,000.00; and,
THAT, funding for this material is provided for in the Water Utilities Department
Account No. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance; and,
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THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
2023 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OiCeA-e 01A-- ALAI))
Sherri Bellard Valecia T, e o
City Secretary City Attorn y
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton Clifton Williams, CPPB
Ci M ag r Purchasing Manager
al 'n Matthews, P.E.
Water Utilities Director
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
C)U\ o
Kandy Daniel
Finance Director
Exhibit "A"
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Exhibit "B"
(Contract)
PURCHASING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of , 2023, by
and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, Core & Main, LP, of
Beaumont, Texas hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the
"Owner" or "City".
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions
and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows:
1. The term of this Contract shall be for six months from the date stated in
the Notice to Proceed, with an option to renew for two additional periods, unless sooner
terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its
convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any
budget cycle with thirty (30) days written notice.
2. The Vendor will provide Brass, Curbstops, and Miscellaneous Fittings,
as delineated and submitted in their prior proposal dated April 12, 2023.
3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials
and supplies, as stated in the specifications.
4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during
the term of this contract, with a projected budgetary impact of $200,000.00, as shown in
the quote.
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
A. Agreement
B. Specifications; quote
C. Notice to Proceed
6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be
executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of
which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written.
SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2023.
WITNESS: Core & Main, LP:
Name:
Title:
SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2023.
ATTEST: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Sherri Bellard Ronald Burton
THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON
INGRID HOLMES,MAYOR PRO TEM CITY MANAGER
City of
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
CAL JONES CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS KINLAW III
KENNETH MARKS o r t r t h u r VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES Texas CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR.
MARCH 30, 2023
INVITATION TO BID
CURBSTOPS, UNIONS, CORPORATIONS STOPS,ADAPTERS
& COUPLINGS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped
DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard
Time, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (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,April 12,2023 in the City Council Chambers,
City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend.
MARK ENVELOPE:P23-038
DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and one(1) copy of your bid to:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET, 4th Floor
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640
POINTS OF CONTACT:
Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid should be directed in writing to:
City of Port Arthur, TX
Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux, Purchasing Assistant
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
Yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov
Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB
P.O.Box 1089 1 444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291
The enclosed INVITATION TO BID (ITB) and accompanying GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS
SPECIFICATIONS, 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, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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INVITATION TO BID
CURBSTOPS, UNIONS, CORPORATIONS STOPS,ADAPTERS
& COUPLINGS 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: Telephone:
Mailing Address: Email:
City, State, Zip Code: Date:
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPAIR
CURBSTOPS, UNIONS, CORPORATIONS STOPS, ADAPTERS
& COUPLINGS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
These specifications are for the furnishing of Curbstops delivered F.O.B., Water Utilities Service Center, 111
H.O. Mills Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas 77640. The City will accept delivery of curbstops during the life of this
contract per written request stating the quantity, size, type, and expected delivery date of curbstops to be
delivered. The supplier shall make no deliveries after 3:00 p.m. during normal business days unless otherwise
specified by the City.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS& ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
3/4" ---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP-500
1"--CURBSTOP CTSXFIP-200
1 %"—CURBSTOP CTSXFIP-30
2"—CURBSTOP CTSXFIP--30
3/4" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP-500
1"- IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP--200
1 '/2"- IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP--30
2"-IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP--30
3/4"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS--500
1"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS--200
1 %"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS--30
2"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS-30
3/4" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT-500
1"—CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT-200
1 '/2"—CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT-30
2"—CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT-30
3/4" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS—500
1"—IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS 200
1 '/2"—IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS--30
2"—IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS --30
3/4"— METER COUPLING-500
1"—METER COUPLING-300
4" SDR 26 PIPE--5000 FT.
TERM OF CONTRACT
The term of this contract shall be for one six months, with the option to renew for an additional six month
period.
Bid quantities shown are for bidding purposes only. These quantities were determined from past
experience and do not obligate the City to purchase these amounts. The City reserves the right to award
the lowest overall responsive bidder or to award by item to the respective lowest responsive bidder.
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS
BID SHEET
BID FOR: CURBSTOPS, UNIONS, CORPORATIONS STOPS, ADAPTERS & COUPLINGS FOR
UTILITY OPERATIONS
BID DUE DATE: April 12, 2023
ITEM # DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
1 3/4" ---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $
2 1"---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $ b 3, '
3 1 1/2"'---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $
4 2"---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $ 2) _5 y 9
5 3/4" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $ 3 9 , g'3
6 1" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $ ?el, /
7 1 1/2" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $ 2. , /
8 2" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $ .2'] , '73
3G" TR NJ O IR N r�Tn s s- IPXFIP - $
13 3/a"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $ I, 3 a
14 1"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $ 2 3 3
15 1 1/2"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $ ,
16 2"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $ j d ' ,37
17 3/4" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $ 3 , / 2,
18 1" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $ $ `7, 9,,;3
19 1 1/2" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $ /3 , •�/ �'
20 2" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $ b Y 9 y
21 3/4" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $ / 7, 5/,5-
22 1" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $ 2 d
23 1 1/2"IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $ c3^, 2S�
24 2"IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $ 8I, 3 5
25 3/4"--METER COUPLING $ l Q/
26 1"--METER COUPLING- $ /
27 4" SDR 26 PIPE $ 4/, .5"" '
DELIVERY will be made ri days after receipt of order.
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CO NY NAME STREET ADDRESS
SIG RE 0 BIDDER P.O. BOX
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PRINT OR YPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP
TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO
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EMAIL Gp rr, FAX NO.
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR §
STATE OF TEXAS
By the signature below, the signatory for the bidder certifies that neither he nor the firm, corporation,
partnership or institution represented by the signatory or anyone acting for the firm bidding this project
has violated the antitrust laws of this State, codified at Section 15.01, et seq., Texas Business and
Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the bid made
to any competitor or any other person engaged in the same line of business, nor has the signatory or
anyone acting for the firm, corporation or institution submitting a bid committed any other act of
collusion related to the development and submission of this bid proposal.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title: JAI c,_ t y 1 r
Company: C„.q /, a,n L i,
Date: Y- 2 2-3
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named ErTc zipper on this the ) )
day of , 20 z3 .
NiKur ARVINQs"A4 PA1T.L Notary Public in and for the
Ix°.•"•,. ,'e,,Notary Public,Stag of TR
,.v. 4 Cor m.Expires 12-11 202 State of Texas
1;AZ;• Notartr o 131 37 76_
My commission expires: ) )1;J zs
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AFFIDAVIT
All pages in Offeror's Responses containing statements, letters, etc., shall be signed by a duly authorized officer
of the company whose signature is binding.
The undersigned offers and agrees to one of the following:
Treby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay
succeeding debts as they become due.
I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said
debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due.
I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an
agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due.
(-v�c �, h LP Y---ft - 2 ?
Firm Na Date
Authorized Signature Title
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Name�� (please print) Telephone
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Email
STATE: Te.x.ot.S.
COUNTY: s efn
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named Erc
on this the )240) day of . r7) , 20 .
.., o.f!uR,,, N1KUL ARVNDPATEI
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ifQ9:•;,4,;.:VS Notary Public,State of Texas Notary Public ,e0111-� 3
^ 'r' comm.Expires 12-11-2025
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RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regu :r Session. OFFICE USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Cod-, by a vendor who Date Received
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governm ntal entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records adminis ator of the local goy-rnmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes :ware of facts that r:quire the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1),) 'cal Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if e vendor knowingly violat->s Section 176.00:, Local Government Cod:.An
offense under this section is a r is emeanor.
J Name of vendor who h•s a •usiness relation ip with local ;overnmental entity.
.1
Check this bo• if you-, a filing an ••ate to a pr- iously filed question r.ire - aw req res that you file an updated
completed q stionnair with the ..propriate fili,g authority not later th. the 7th business ay after the date on which
you becam: aware that the (xi.. ally filed qu: tionnaire was incompl•te or inaccurate.)
Name of local t.overnment offi. r. •out whom a information is being •isciosed.
Name of Officer
Descri•- each employment or other bu, ness relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the
office ,as described by Section 176.00.(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Corn•lete subparts A and B for each e ployment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIQ:s necessary.
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investment income,from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
Yes No
J Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an
ownership interest of one percent or more.
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flCheck this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
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Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
Acomplete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/
Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm.For easy reference,below are some of the sections cited on this form.
Local Government Code§176.001(1-a):"Business relationship"means a connection between two or more parties
based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on:
(A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal,state,or local governmental entity or an
agency of a federal,state,or local governmental entity;
(B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public;or
(C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and
that is subject to regular examination by,and reporting to,that agency.
Local Government Code§176.003(a)(2)(A)and(B):
(a) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:
(2) the vendor:
(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a
family member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable
income, other than investment income, that exceeds$2,500 during the 12-month period
preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;
or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the
vendor;
(B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
that have an aggregate value of more than$100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the
officer becomes aware that:
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.
Local Government Code§176.006(a)and(a-1)
(a) Avendor shall file acompleted conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship
with a local governmental entity and:
(1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local
governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A);
(2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member of the
officer,one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B),excluding any
gift described by Section 176.003(a-1);or
(3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity.
(a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator
not later than the seventh business day after the later of:
(1) the date that the vendor:
(A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental
entity;or
(B) submits to the local governmental entity an application,response to a request for proposals
or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local
governmental entity;or
(2) the date the vendor becomes aware:
(A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer,or a
family member of the officer,described by Subsection(a);
(B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection(a);or
(C) of a family relationship with a local government officer.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
NOTE: It is extremely important that the Vendor, Bidder, and/or Contractor furnish the City of Port
Arthur the required information specified in Bid or Proposal Specifications listed in this Bid Package.
All bids meeting the intent of this request for bid will be considered for award. BIDDERS TAKING
EXCEPTION TO THE SPECIFICATIONS, OR OFFERING SUBSTITUTIONS, SHALL STATE THESE
EXCEPTIONS BY ATTACHMENT AS PART OF THE BID. The absence of such a list shall indicate that the
bidder has not taken exceptions and the City shall hold the bidder responsible to perform in strict accordance
with the specifications of the invitation. The City reserves the right to accept any and all or none of the
exception(s)/substitutions(s) deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur.
ALTERING BIDS: Bids cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. Any interlineations,
alteration, or erasure made before opening time must be initialed by the signer of the bid, guaranteeing
authenticity.
BID AWARD: The City of Port Arthur will review all bids for responsiveness and compliance with these
specifications. The award shall be made to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the best value bid.
The City reserves the right to:
1. Reject any and all bids and to make no award if it deems such action to be in its best interest.
2. Award bids on the lump sum or unit price basis, whichever is in the best interest of the City.
3. Reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or defects in bids or to accept such bids as it shall deem
to be in the best interests of the City.
4. Award bids to bidders whose principal place of business is in the City of Port Arthur and whose bid is
within 5% of the lowest bid price, as provided by Section 271.905 of the Texas Government Code.
TERMINOLOGY: "Bid" vs. "Proposal"--For the purpose of this ITB, the terms "Bid" and Proposal" shall be
equivalent.
Bidders are cautioned to read the information contained in this ITB carefully and to submit a complete response
to all requirements and questions as directed.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ).
The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local
Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing
business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial
relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the
Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict_forms.htm
By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this
RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local
Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them.
Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have
concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner
in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney.
ETHICS: The bidder shall not offer or accept gifts or anything of value nor enter into any business
arrangement with any employee, official or agent of the City of Port Arthur.
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MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must
affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements:
1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule.
2. Have a satisfactory record of performance.
3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics.
4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award.
5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service
required.
6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City.
7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such
person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City, or has made satisfactory
arrangements to pay the same.
ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the ITB and Specifications will be made by
addenda. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Manager. The
City assumes no responsibility for the bidder's failure to obtain and/or properly submit any addendum. Failure
to acknowledge and submit any addendum may be cause for the bid to be rejected. It is the vendor's
responsibility to check for any addendums that might have been issued before bid closing date and time.
PORT ARTHUR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: Any bona fide business that claims the City of Port
Arthur as its principal place of business must have an official business address (office location and office
personnel) in Port Arthur, the principal storage place or facility for the equipment shall be in Port Arthur and/or
the place of domicile for the principal business owner(s) shall be in Port Arthur or such other definition or
interpretation as is provided by state law. Contractors outside the City of Port Arthur are allowed to bid.
PRICES: The bidder should show in the proposal both the unit price and total amount, where required, of each
item listed. In the event of error or discrepancy in the mathematics, the unit price shall prevail.
PURCHASE ORDER: A purchase order(s) shall be generated by the City of Port Arthur to the successful
bidder. The purchase order number must appear on all itemized invoices.
INVOICES: All invoices shall be mailed directly to the City of Port Arthur, Attn.: Utility Operations, P.O.
Box 1089, Port Arthur, Texas 77641.
PAYMENT: Payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or
services by the City of Port Arthur, in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act, Article 601 f
V.T.C.S. The City's standard payment terms are net 30, i.e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the
invoice.
SALES TAX: The City of Port Arthur is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise
Tax; therefore the proposal shall not include Sales Tax.
VENUE: This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This
agreement is performable in Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
orders, regulations and codes of the federal, state and local governments relating to performance of work herein.
INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF CITY: No member of the governing body of the City, and no other officer,
employee or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning
and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract;
and, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance.
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DELINQUENT PAYMENTS DUE CITY: The City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances prohibits the City
from granting any license, privilege or paying money to any-one owing delinquent taxes, paving assessments or
any money to the City until such debts are paid or until satisfactory arrangements for payment has been made.
Bidders must complete and sign the AFFIDAVIT included as part of this ITB.
QUANTITIES: Quantities shown are estimated, based on projected use. It is specifically understood and
agreed that these quantities are approximate and any additional quantities will be paid for at the quoted price. It
is further understood that the contractor shall not have any claim against the City of Port Arthur for quantities
less than the estimated amount.
SHIPPING INFORMATION: All bids are to be F.O.B., City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur, TX 77640
INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW: Each provision and clause required by law
to be inserted into the Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read and enforced
as though each were included herein. If, through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted or is
not correctly inserted the Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either party.
CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: The Contractor shall and will, in good workmanlike manner, perform all
work and furnish all supplies and materials, machinery, equipment, facilities and means, except as herein
otherwise expressly specified, necessary or proper to perform and complete all the work required by this
Contract, in accordance with the provisions of this Contract and said specifications.
The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed
description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to
prevail.
While the purpose of the specifications is to indicate minimum requirements in the way of capability,
performance, construction, and other details, its use is not intended to deprive the City of Port Arthur the option
of selecting goods which may be considered more suitable for the purpose involved.
In the event of conflicts between the written bid proposal and information obtained verbally, the vendor is
specifically advised that the written bid proposal will prevail in the determination of the successful bidder.
Under the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner his obligations under this contract, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements or stipulations of this contract, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract by
giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least
fifteen (15) days before the effective date of such termination. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall
not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of the contract
by the Contractor, and the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off until
such time as the exact amount of damages due the City from the Contractor is determined.
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The City may terminate this contract at any time giving at least
thirty (30) days notice in writing to the Contractor. If the Contract is terminated by the City as provided herein,
the Contractor will be paid for the service that it has performed up to the termination date. If this contract is
terminated due to fault of the Contractor, the previous paragraph hereof relative to termination shall apply.
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RELEASES AND RECEIPTS: The City of Port Arthur before making payments may require the Contractor
to furnish releases or receipts for any or all persons performing work and supplying material or service to the
Contractor, or any sub-contractors for work under this contract, if this is deemed necessary to protect its
interests.
CARE OF WORK: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to person or property that occurs as a
result of his fault or negligence in connection with the work performed until completion and final acceptance by
the City.
SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any
sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur
written approval of such agreement.
INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas,
unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contract shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in
force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations
under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following
types and limits
1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance:
2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents,
and employees must be named as an additional insured):
a. Bodily injury$500,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each
person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or
Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each
person/$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and,
b. Property Damage $100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and,
c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of
$100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000
for contracts in excess of$100,000.
3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance (Including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles
coverage's).
a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily
injury and property damage.
b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage.
Contractor shall cause Contractor's insurance company or insurance agent to fill in all information required
(including names of insurance agency, contractor and insurance companies, and policy numbers, effective dates
and expiration dates) and to date and sign and do all other things necessary to complete and make into valid
certificates of insurance and pertaining to the above listed items, and before commencing any of the work and
within the time otherwise specified, Contractor shall file completed certificates of insurance with the Owner.
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None of the provisions in said certificate of insurance should be altered or modified in any respect except as
herein expressly authorized. Said CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form should contain a provision that
coverage afforded under the policies will not be altered, modified or canceled unless at least fifteen (15) days
prior written notice has been given to the City of Port Arthur. Contractor shall also file with the City of Port
Arthur valid CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE on like form from or for all Subcontractors and showing the
Subcontractor (s) as the Insured. Said completed CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form (s) shall in any event
be filed with the City of Port Arthur not more than ten (10) days after execution of this Contract.
NOTICE TO PROCEED: Notice to Proceed shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the
Contract by OWNER. Should there be any reasons why Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period,
the time may be extended by mutual agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR.
CELL PHONE OR PAGER: The Contractor must have a working cell phone or pager available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. so that the City will be able to contact the contractor.
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BID FOR: CURBSTOPS, UNIONS, CORPORATIONS STOPS, ADAPTERS & COUPLINGS FOR
UTILITY OPERATIONS
The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part
of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter
stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents.
Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents
and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE
SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID.
Addendum as follows:
1. DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m.,
Central Standard Time, Friday, April 14, 2023 (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 Friday, April 14, 2023 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port
Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact the Purchasing Division at 409-983-8160.
NOTE: ALL PAGES OF ADDENDA MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH
YOUR BID DOCUMENTS.
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CliftAi Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Sign re of Proposer Date