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Parks and Recreation
MEMORANDUM
TO: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Dr. Albert T. Thigpen, Director Parks & Recreation
DATE: December 20, 2013
RE: P. R. # 18123 - Award of Mowing a Contract (2014) for the
Mowing of Group 10
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18123,
authorizing the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur to execute a contract for the
mowing of Group 10 in the City of Port Arthur in an amount not to exceed
$5,600.00.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the mowing of various City
parks and right -of -ways year round in the City of Port Arthur. The City Council and
the City Manager have made the appropriate maintenance of City Parks and right -
of -ways a priority. In keeping with this mandate, the Parks & Recreation Department
has strengthened contract specification enforcement for mowing vendors; renewals
are only offered to vendors who have satisfactory evaluations as determined by
Parks & Recreation staff. The City received identical bids in the amount of $350.00
per cut from DMJ Landscaping and Affordable Lawn & Tractor Service, both of Port
Arthur, Texas. Pursuant to Section 271.901 of the Texas Local Government Code,
the municipal must select from the identical bids by the casting of lots in the
presence of the governing body, and in a manner prescribed by the Mayor.
BUDETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
The estimated cost of this contract is $5,600.00. Funding is available in the FY 2014
budget, Account No. 001 - 1207 - 531.31 -00.
EMPLOYEE /STAFF EFFECT:
Acceptance of this recommendation will not affect the staffing levels at this time.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18123 ,
authorizing the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur to execute a contract for the
mowing of Group 10 in the City of Port Arthur in an amount not to exceed
$5,600.00.
P. R. #18123
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A MOWING CONTRACT FOR MOWING VARIOUS CITY
PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHT -OF -WAYS IN THE CITY DESIGNATED
AS GROUP 10 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,600.00 PROPOSED
FUNDING: PARKS DIVISION, FY 2014 BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1207-
531.31 -00.
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2013 bids were received from sixteen companies for
mowing services; and,
WHEREAS, the bids have been evaluated by City staff and the Purchasing Manager; and,
WHEREAS, the bid tabulation is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A ";
and,
WHEREAS, the City received identical bids in the amount of $350.00 per cut from DMJ
Landscaping (Port Arthur) and from Affordable Lawn & Tractor Service (Port Arthur); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 271.901 of the Local Government Code, the municipal
must select from the identical bids by the casting of lots in the case of identical bids where both
of them are residents of the City; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions of the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That in the presence of the governing body, and in a manner prescribed by
the Mayor, lots were cast and of Port Arthur, Texas, was selected as
the lowest and most responsive bidder.
P. R. #18123
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Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby awards a mowing
contract, based on a mowing frequency as follows: Zero/None in January and February; one (1)
in March; two (2) per month in April, May and June; one (1) in July; two (2) per month in
August and September; one (1) per month in October and November; zero /none in December
and two (2) floating cuts for a total of sixteen (16) cuts, to of Port
Arthur, Texas, for Group 10 in an amount not to exceed $5,600.00.
Section 4. That the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized to
execute on behalf of the City, a contract between the City of Port Arthur and
for mowing for the Parks Division on various City property, parks and
right -of -ways in the City of Port Arthur, Texas, designated as Group 10 in an amount not to
exceed $5,600.00, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit `B ".
Section 5. That funding is or will be made available in the Parks & Recreation
Division FY 2014 Budget Account No. 001- 1207 - 531.31 -00.
Section 6. 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 , A.D., 2014, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
P. R. #18123
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager /
Directo I ' a ' . -and Recreation
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
i rector of Finance
Purchasing Manager
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
Bid Tabulation
Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks Right -of -Ways
BID OPENING DATE: November 27, 2013
Group 1'• Group 2- _; ?Group 3A - Group =36 ,Group 5 Gro 6 = Group 9 Grou 10 ° Group 11 Group 1
^�^ North Griffing South Griffing Section 1 Section 2 Port Acres/ London Medical Lakeside Port Acres
Lakeshore
T _ Bidder Location Ack Add Park - Park Stilwell Jimmy El Vista Areas Bridge Center Rights -of -Way Rights-of-Way
Calvin White Port Arthur Yes No Bid _ No Bid No Bid No Bid $ 740.00 $ 780.00 $ 480.00 $ 410.00 No Bid No Bid
Gulf Coast L &L Beaumont Yes $ 549.00 $ 499.00 $1,795.00 $ 1,780.004 $ 1,995.00 $ 999.00 $ 90500 $ 495.00 $ 825.00 $ 999.00
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M&M Lawn && irrigation, LLC Lake Charles Yes $ 585.25 $ 478.50 $1,870.00 $ 2,475.00 $ 951.00 $ 1,683.50 $ .365.00 $ 840.00 No Bid No Bid
_Williams Transport Lumberton Yes No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $ 1,125.00 No Bid $ 375.00 $ 280.00 $ 660.00
- DAM Landscaping Port Arthur Yes $ 1,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $1,100.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,700.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 350.00 No Bid No Bid
Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Groves Yes $ 532.00 $ 409.50 No Bid No Bid $ 493.00 $ 1,132.00 $ 312.50 $ 404.00 No Bid No Bid
Affordable Lawn & Tractor Service Port Arthur Yes $ 700.00 $ 600.00 $1,300.00 $ 1,560.00 $ 1,235.00 $ 900.00 $ 900.00 $ 350.00 No Bid No Bid
Perfect Lawn Care Port Arthur Yes No Bid _ No Bid _$2,300.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 4,800.00 $ 3,200.00 No Bid $ 3,000.00 No Bid No Bid
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r. Mike's Lawn /Tree Services Port Arthur Yes $ 825.00 $ 540.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $ 380.00 No Bid a No Bid
Ed Lawn Service Port Arthur Yes $ 615.00 $ 490.00 $2,565.00 $ 3,150.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 250.00 $ 650.00 $ 800.00 $ 1,300.00
J & W Port Arthur Yes No Bid No Bid $1,800.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,675.00 $ 1,990.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
T & S Lawn Service Port Arthur Yes $ 900.00 $ 400.00 $1,100.00 No Bid $ 1,000.00 No Bid No Bid ; $ 400.00 No Bid No Bid
Texas Best, LLC Port Neches Yes $ 600.00 $ 575.00 $1,800.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 720.00 $ 900.00 $ 660.00 $ 435.00 $ 750.00 $ 1,600.00
(Jlguin Bros Landscape Beaumont Yes $ 900.00 $ 400.00 $1,200.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 980.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 800.00 $ 700.00 $ 1,000.00
U.R. Construction Services Port Arthur Yes $ 720.00 $ 650.00 $2,870.00 $ 3,350.00 $ 590.00 $ 1,125.00 $ 300.00 $ 730.00 $ 900.00 $ 1,690.00
Jones Lawn & Construction Port Arthur Yes $ 4,250.00 $ 2,300.00 $1,250.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 2,850.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 2,700.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 5,200.00
Joey's Tractor Service Port Arthur Yes $ 590.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid $ 645.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 449.00 No Bid $ 245.00 $ 575.00
U.S. Lawns Beaumont Yes $ 580.33 $ 611.75 $1,415.00 $ 1,375.00 $ 975.02 $ 1,234.37 $ 455.13 $ 625.00 $ 240.00 $ 520.00
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CONTRACT FOR MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES,
PARKS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN GROUP 10 IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 2014,
by and between the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws
of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "OWNER" or "CITY" and
doing business as hereinafter
called "CONTRACTOR ".
WITNESSED: That for and in consideration of the payment terms, conditions
and agreements set forth herein , OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. The term of this Contract shall be from March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 with an option
for the City to renew for two (2) additional one -year periods. The City can terminate this
contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding being available in any
budget cycle with thirty (30) days written notice.
2. The Contractor will perform mowing of properties and Rights —of —Way in Group 10 for
$350.00 per cut as stated in the Contract Documents.
3. During the term of this Contract, the Contractor will furnish at his own expense all of the
materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other services necessary in connection
therewith, excepting those supplies specifically not required of Contractor in
the Specifications.
4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all the work described in the specifications and
contract documents and to comply with the terms therein as follows: Group 10 for $350.00.
The total costs for 16 cuts for each group will not exceed $5,600.00.
5. The Contractor will commence the work required by the Contract Documents on or
before a date to be specified in the "Notice to Mow" and will mow the lots within
seven days unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the Contract
Documents.
6. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
1) Agreement
2) Advertisement for Bids
3) Addenda
4) General Information
5) Specification
6) Bid
7) Notice of Award
8) Notice to Proceed
7. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
8. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their
duly authorized officials, this Agreement in (2 copies) each of which shall be deemed an original
on the date first above written.
Signed on the day of 2014.
OWNER:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager
Signed on the day of 2014.
CONTRACTOR:
By:
JOHNSON
ROBERT E. CITY MANAGER
"BOB" WILLIAMSON. MAYOR PRO ��? FLOYD
DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR
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COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Uf C 'r, SHERRI BELLARD
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RAYMOND SCOTT, JR.
ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER
MORRIS ALBRIGHT, III o rt rth l,I r' VAL TIZENO
ROBERT TROY . CITY ATTORNEY
WILLIE "BAE" LEWIS, JR. Texas
DERRICK FREEMAN
KERRY "TWIN" THOMAS
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
INVITATION TO BID (REVISED)
MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHTS Y
DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3 :00 p.m., Central Standard
Time, Wednesday, November 27, 2013. (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, November 27, 2013 in the City
Council Chambers, City Hall, 5 Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend.
MARK ENVELOPE: Parks and Rights - of - Way
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, 4 Floor
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640
POINTS OF CONTACT:
Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid and Scope of Work should be directed in writing. to:
City of Port Arthur, TX
Yolanda Scypion- Goudeaux, Purchasing Assistant
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
Yolanda2portarthur.net
Purchasing Division /Finance Department 1 Purchasing Manager, Shawna Tubbs, CPPO, CPPI3
P,O. Box 10891444 4 Sheet 1 Port Arthur, Texas 776411 409.983.8160 } 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 fine 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 fine 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.
c'L4 LL.—}
Shawna Tubbs, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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November 21, 2013
Bid. Proposal For: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Rights -of -Way
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. Please replace entire bid packet pages one (1) thru twenty (20) with the revised bid
packet pages one (1) thru twenty (20).
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.
2
Shawna Tubbs, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Signature of Proposer Date
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MANDATORY
PRE -BID CONFERENCE
A Mandatory, Pre -Bid Conference between Representatives of the City of Port Arthur, Texas and prospective
bidders for Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Rights -of -Ways will be held on Thursday,
November 21, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. on the Fifth floor conference room of City Hall located at 444 4 Street,
Port Arthur, Texas.
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
Purchasing Manager, 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 roll of attendees of the Mandatory Pre -Bid Conference
will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder.
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INVITATION TO BID
MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WA Y
(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
MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES,
PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 These specifications concern the mowing of grass, weeds and uncultured plants on various City
properties, parks, and rights -of -way in the City, for mowing of property groups as noted in bid
specifications. 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.
2. WORK ASSIGNMENT
2.1 The Contractor will be given a schedule as to what week each area will be cut. Failure to contact
City's representative as laid out in these specifications may result in the termination of this
contract. Assignment shall begin within 48 hours as to the agreed upon date and completed
within 24 hours of start. Time extension may be granted due to inclement weather or other act of
nature only when contractor request for such extension is submitted to the City's representative.
The Schedule will have a start time and a cut -off time; all invoices will be due the last week of
mowing.
3. MOWING SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Each area shall be clean cut to a height of two (2) inches using either a flail or a reel mower of
sufficient size, and as approved by City's representative, with due consideration given to proven
past performance of the equipment on similar work to complete the task.
3.2 The area will be cleared of litter and debris prior to any mowing and all cuttings and clippings
disposed of in a proper manner at the time maintenance is performed.
3.3 Ruts caused by contractor's equipment shall be filled at contractor's expense.
3.4 The City will only accept mechanical trimming and edging. No chemical are to be used.
3.5 Limits of mowing are defined as the property lines of park rights -of -way 8-10 feet off pavement.
Corners at intersections will be mowed at a 45 degree angle to the intersection for a clear field of
vision.
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3.6 Ditches shall be cut with slope mower to avoid rutting or by other mean approved by City's
representative. These areas are noted on bid schedule. See page eleven (11) of twenty (20).
3.7 Along some Rights -of -Way it should be noted that they are maintained by citizens in some areas.
4. MONOFILAMENT TRIMMING
4.1 Contractor shall neatly trim (cut and/or using a weed- eater), along sidewalks, curbs, abutting
fences. Trim around poles, signs, park apparatus, tables and structures, etc. to a radius of three
(3) feet.
4.2 Contractor shall collect and dispose of clippings. No grass clippings shall be placed or blown
into the City's Drainage Culverts or in the streets.
4.3 Frequency of trimming shall be determined by City's representative but normal frequency is
approximately every two (2) weeks for these areas during growing season.
HEDGE/TREE TRIMMING
5.1 Hedges, stands of cane, oleander and other flowering/bushes shall be maintained as requested by
City's representative. (approximately two (2) times a year).
5.2 Contractor will be responsible for collecting and disposing of cuttings.
6. PAYMENT
6.1 The contractor will submit two (2) copies of an invoice in the amount as stipulated on Bid
schedule to the Parks and Recreation Department upon completion of work. Payment for
completed work will be made only after verification by a City representative that work was
performed satisfactorily and within the time constraints allowed.
7. EMERGENCY PLAN
7.1 Is invoked as a result of excessive growth and the contractor unable to handle work load. The
City reserves the right to utilize additional contractors in any area to reduce the health hazard
from excessive growth and contractor's inability to handle the workload in a timely manner.
Contractors should report immediately to the Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, all
equipment failures, breakdowns, and rain days in writing within twenty-four (24) hours.
Additional mowing can be assigned to other contractors to help alleviate backlogs.
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8. CONTRACT PERIOD
8.1 This Contract will terminate approximately twelve (12) months from the date of execution with
the option to renew two (2) additional one year periods. The City can terminate this contract at
its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding being available in any budget cycle
with thirty (30) days written notice.
8.2 The City reserves the right to award only one (1) area per contractor. It will be the Contractor's
responsibility to provide documentation that their company has the equipment and the manpower
to maintain their grass cutting obligation.
9. PROJECTED AREAS
GROUP 1 - North Griffing Park
A. Town Hall Park
B. Hollywood at 32 Street
C, Sunken Court Boulevard Esplanade -Twin City to Lombardy
D. Evergreen Boulevard Esplanade. Griffing to Tyrell
E. Twin City Highway at 32 Street
F. Lombardy Rights —of —Way from 32 " Street to 9 Avenue (West Rights -of -Way) only
GROUP 2 - South Griffing Park
A. Hermann Park
B. Rosedale at Date Street
C. Glenwood at Date Street
D. Evergreen at Forest Drive
E. Evergreen at Glenwood
F. 9th Avenue at Evergreen
G. Las Palmas Boulevard Esplanade from Griffing Drive to south end of blvd.
H. Oaklawn. Rights —of —Way to Dryden Road
GROUP 3 (A) - 9 Avenue Including. Blackberry Lane to Jimmy Johnson Boulevard to Lake
Arthur Drive (Section 1)
A. 9th Ave esplanade in center front of library to Stillwell Technical School -both sides (shoulders to
drainage ditch bridges)
B. Immigrant Park -cut to drainage canal to feeder road on Hwy 73 side and back of TAMS Building
C. Blackberry to Lake Arthur 9th Avenue- center esplanades at both sides (Shoulders at 45 angle
corners)
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D. 9 Avenue Regional - cut esplanade in center at north side shoulder (45 all corners)
GROUP 3 (B) - 9 Avenue Including Blackberry Lane to Jimmy Johnson Boulevard to Lake
Arthur Drive (Section 2)
A. Jimmy Johnson center esplanades Hwy 69 to Hwy 347 both sides - South and North sides
shoulders
B. Babe Zaharias Park (Basketball and Tennis Courts) - 3500 Jimmy Johnson (cut to ditch line)
C. Turtle Creek Drive (Rights -of -Way and esplanade) Hwy 69 to 3700 Block of Turtle Creek
Drive
D. Central Mall Drive (Rights -of -Way and esplanade) Hwy 69 to Hwy 365 (North Mall Right -
of - Ways South Mall Rights -of -Way)
GROUP 5
A. Bryan Park -1000 Gulfway Drive, including inside train area
B. Roosevelt Park -1900 Gulfway Drive, including along ditch area
C. Hughen Park - 2700 Lakeshore Drive
D. Civic Park - 220 Lakeshore Drive
E. Flats on Lakeshore Drive
F. Kramer
G. Schuh Place
H. Bledso
I. Doumasha
GROUP 6 - Port Acres/ El Vista Areas
A. Eagle Park
B. El Vista Park
C. Lakeside Park
D. Montrose Park
E. Ray Park at Shirley and Ray
GROUP 9
A. London Bridge Park - 3100 Touraine Avenue
B. North side underpass @ Highways 73 & 347
C. Cecil Reynolds Park - 3900 36 Street and 4008 39 Street
GROUP 10
A. Medical Center Blvd from West Jimmy Johnson to Highway 365
B. West Jimmy Johnson to dead end
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GROUP 11 — Lakeside Addition - Rights —of —Way
A. Cambridge
B. Robin hood
C. Salisbury
D. Prospect
E. Waverly
GROUP 12 — Port Acres Addition — Rights —of —Way
A. 62 Street
B. 63 Street
C. Easy and 62 Street
D. Diamond and 62 Street
E. Diamond and Russell
F. Hazel and Russell
G. 59 Street and Jade
H. Silver and 63 Street
I. Hwy 73 and Jade (off H.O. Mills)
J. 64` Street (2 right -of -ways at this location)
K. 65`" Street
L. Dorsey
M. 66`" Street
Rights —of —Way as designated — beginning at dead end of streets.
NOTE: (A) Rights —of —Way to be cut on the 15 of each month.
(B) Rights —of —Way to be bush - hogged or equivalent.
(C) Rights—of—Way do not require trimming
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PARKS AND RECREATION
"2014" Contractor Mowing Schedule*
Month # of Cuts Week(s) beginning:
January 2014 NO CUTS
February 2014 NO CUTS
March 2014 One March 23
April 2014 Two April 6 and April 27`"
May 2014 Two May 11 and May 25
June 2014 Two June 8`" and June 29`"
July 2014 One July 1
August 2014 Two August r and August 24'
September 2014 Two September 14 and September 28th
October 2014 One October 12`'
November 2014 One November 23
December 2014 NO CUTS
Two (2) Floating Cuts
*PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. The Parks and Recreation Department office must be notified prior to, and immediately following cutting for payment
processing.
2. In weeks in which inclement weather or other conditions preclude cutting, the Parks and Recreation Department is to
be notified immediately. ALL VARIATIONS MUST BE PRE - APPROVED.
3. Failure to adhere to 1 and 2 above can result in non - payment.
4. Dates are subject to change and budget approval.
Reviewed by:
Thad Sanders Date Harriet Collins Date
Recreation Coordinator Parks Maintenance Supervisor
Approved by:
Dr. Albert Thigpen Date
Director of Parks and Recreation
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
BID SHEET
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BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right -of -Ways
BID DUE DATE: November 27, 2013
ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT
GROUP 1 —NORTH GRIFFING PARK
Town Hall Park $
Hollywood at 32 Street $
Sunken Court Blvd Esplanade -Twin City to Lombardy $
Evergreen Blvd Esplanade- Grilling to Tyrell $
Twin City Highway at 32n Street $
Lombardy Rights -of- Way from 32 Street to 9 Ave. (West of Rights -
of -Way) only. $
TOTAL GROUP 1 $
GROUP 2- SOUTH GRIFFING PARK
Hermann Park $
Rosedale at Date Street $
Glenwood at Date Street $
Evergreen at Forest Drive $
Evergreen at Glenwood $
9 Avenue at Evergreen $
Las Palmas Blvd Esplanade from Griffing Drive to South End of Blvd. $
Oaklawn Rights -of -way to Dryden Road $
TOTAL GROUP 2 $
GROUP 3 (A) - (Section 1)
9th Ave. Esplanade in center front of library to Stillwell Technical $
Immigrant Park $
Blackberry to Lake Arthur 9 Avenue $
9th Avenue Regional $
TOTAL GROUP 3 (A) $
GROUP 3 (B) - (Section 2)
Jimmy Johnson center esplanades Hwy 69 to Hwy 347 both sides $
Babe Zaharias Park $
Turtle Creek Drive $
Central Mall Drive $
TOTAL GROUP 3 (B) $
Signature of Bidder
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEX,..�
BID SHEET
Page 2 of 3
BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right -of -Ways
BID DUE DATE: November 27, 2013
ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT
Group 5
Bryan Park $
Roosevelt Park $
Hughen Park $
Civic Park $
Flats on Lakeshore Drive $
Krammer $
Schuh Place $
Bledsoe $
Doumasha $
TOTAL GROUP 5 $
Group 6 — Port Acres /E1 Vista Areas
Eagle Park $
El Vista Park $
Lakeside Park $
Montrose Park $
Ray Park at Shirley and Ray $
TOTAL GROUP 6
Group 9
London Bridge Park $
North Side Underpass @ Hwy 73 & 347 $
Cecil Reynolds Park $
TOTAL GROUP 9 $
Group 10
Medical Center Blvd from West Jimmy Johnson to Hwy 365 $
West Jimmy Johnson to dead end $
TOTAL GROUP 10 $
Group 11— Lakeside Addition - Rights -of -Way
Cambridge $
Robin Hood $
Salisbury $
Prospect $
Waverly $
TOTAL GROUP 11 $
Signature of Bidder
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEX,
BID SHEET
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BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right -of -Ways
BID DUE DATE November 27, 2013
ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT
Group 12 — Port Acres Addition — Rights -of -Way
62 Street $
63` Street $
Easy and 62 Street $
Diamond and 62 Street $
Diamond and Russell $
Hazel and Russell $
59 Street and Jade $
Silver and 63 Street $
Hwy 73 and Jade (off H.O. Mills) $
64 Street (2 right -of -ways at this location) $
65 Street $
Dorsey $
66 Street $
TOTAL GROUP 12 . $
Signature of Bidder
COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER P.O. BOX
PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP
TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO
•
EMAIL FAX NO.
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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:
I hereby 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.
Firm Name Date
Authorized Signature Title
Name (please print) Telephone
Email
STATE:
COUNTY:
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named
on this the day of ,20
Notary Public
RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For Vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491, 80 Leg., Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code by a person who has a business relationship
as defined by Section 176.001 (1 -a) with a local governmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006 (a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later than the 7 business
day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government
Code.
A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this
section is a Class C misdemeanor.
1. Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
2. Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than
7 business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.)
3. Name of a local government officer with whom filer has employment or business relationship.
Name of Officer
This section (item 3 including subparts A, B, C, & D) must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has an employment
or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.001 (1 -a), Local Government Code. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment
income, from the filer of the questionnaire?
Yes No
B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the
direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local
governmental entity?
Yes No
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government
Officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?
j Yes No
D. Describe each employment or business relationship with the local government officer named in this section.
4.
Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity Date
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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: No public official shall have interest in this contract, in accordance with
Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Local Government Code Title 5, Subtitle C, Chapter 171.
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.
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.
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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.: Parks and Recreation, 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 601f
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.
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
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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.
RELEASES AND RECEIPTS: The City of Port Arthur before shaking 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.
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SUB - CONTRACTS: The Cc___ractor shall not execute an agreement ith 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 tj ne otherwise specified, Contractor shall file completed certificates of insurance with the Owner.
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.
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NOTICE TO PROCEED: N ice to Proceed shall be issued within, .n (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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