The Port Arthur City Council convened on July 29, 2025, to address several procurement items, focusing on vendor selections for various materials. The meeting began with discussions regarding the awarding of contracts for limestone and cement stabilized sand.

The first item on the agenda involved a tie for second place between Martin Marietta and Texas Materials for the limestone contract. Mayor Pro Tem Doucet facilitated the selection process, which determined that Texas Materials would be the primary vendor, while Vulcan was chosen as the secondary vendor.

Following this, the council addressed the cement stabilized sand contract. Again, a tie was noted between Martin Marietta Materials and Texas Materials. After a brief selection process, Martin Marietta was designated as the second bidder, with Texas Materials taking the third position.

The council confirmed that all vendor selections were made in accordance with the established order, concluding the discussions on these procurement items. The meeting highlighted the council's methodical approach to vendor selection, ensuring transparency and fairness in the awarding of contracts.