ESBD_402920_1742220428316_IW210827.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for garbage and trash removal services. The solicitation (Bid Number 1M210827) is scheduled for bid opening on March 31, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an initial contract term from the date of award through August 31, 2025, and the option for one (1) additional year renewal. The specific procurement is for disposal fees for inedible canned food, with a quantity of 400,000 each, to be hauled daily within a 50-mile radius of the Terrell Canning Plant & Potato Whse located in Rosharon, TX.

The bid allows for electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and requires one original signed hard copy submission. Bidders are encouraged to offer discounts for expedited payment and must comply with various state requirements, including Texas Bidder eligibility, non-delinquency certifications, and vendor restrictions. The solicitation includes specific security procedures for contractors working in correctional facilities, background check requirements, and detailed staff conduct guidelines. Bidders must also be prepared to handle public information requests and agree to certain terms regarding contract performance and potential debt elimination.