CURBSTOPS, UNIONS, CORPORATIONS STOPS, ADAPTERS & COUPLINGS FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS

CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR RONALD BURTON, CPM
THOMAS KINLAW, III CITY MANAGER
MAYOR PRO TEM
CHRISTE WHITLEY NED, TRMC
COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY
TAYLOR L. GETWOOD
CAL J. JONES ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO
WARREN PENA CITY ATTORNEY
KAALA JACOBS
DONALD FRANK, SR.
JULY 20, 2026
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, August 5, 2026 (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, August 5, 2026 in the City Council
Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend.
MARK ENVELOPE: P26-049
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
Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov
Purchasing Division/Finance Department | Purchasing Manager, Clifton Williams
P.O. Box 1089|444 4th Street| Port Arthur, Texas 77641| 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 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
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
34" ---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP-500
1" ---CURBSTOP CTSXFIP--200
1 12"-CURBSTOP CTSXFIP-30
2"-CURBSTOP CTSXFIP--30
34" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP-500
1"- IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP--200
1 12"- IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP--30
2"-IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP--30
34"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS--500
1"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS--200
1 12"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS--30
2"--UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS--30
34" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT-500
1"-CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT--200
1 12"- CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT--30
2"-CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT--30
34" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS -500
1"- IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS 200
1 12"- IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS--30
2"- IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS --30
34"-- 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 year with the option to renew for an additional one year 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: August 5, 2026
ITEM # DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
1 34" ---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $
2 1" ---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $
3 1 1/2'" ---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $
4 2" ---CURBSTOPS CTSXFIP $
5 34" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $
6 1" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $
7 1 1/2" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $
8 2" IRON TO IRON CURBSTOPS FIPXFIP $
9 34"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $
10 1"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $
11 1 1/2"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $
12 2"-- UNIONS CTS PJ BOTH ENDS $
13 34" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $
14 1" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $
15 1 1/2" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $
16 2" CORPORATION STOP CC THREAD XCTS PACK JOINT $
17 34" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $
18 1" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $
19 1 1/2" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $
20 2" IRON TO PLASTIC ADAPTER MIPTXCTS PJ BRASS $
21 34"-- METER COUPLING $
22 1"-- METER COUPLING- $
23 4" SDR 26 PIPE $
DELIVERY will be made ________ days after receipt of order.
___________________________________ _____________________________________
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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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:
Company:
Date:
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named on this the
day of , 20 .
________________________________
Notary Public in and for the
State of Texas
My commission expires: ____________
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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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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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