ESBD_435864_1752594214059_SOW.pdf

The document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Analysis issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The contract seeks a vendor to conduct process control, regulatory permit effluent and sludge analysis for the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permitted wastewater treatment plants. The initial service period is from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with options for up to three additional one-year renewals. The contract will be awarded as a single contract covering all units, and the vendor must provide all materials, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to perform comprehensive wastewater treatment analysis.

The vendor will be responsible for various analytical duties, including annual and routine influent, effluent, and sludge analyses, with specific requirements for sample collection, testing, and reporting. Invoicing will be monthly, with line items for routine influent, aeration, effluent, and sludge analyses. All laboratories must be accredited by the State of Texas under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP), and failure to maintain accreditation can result in contract termination. The vendor will provide weekly and monthly reports to the TDCJ Facilities Division Environmental Department, including chain-of-custody documentation and discharge monitoring reports. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to sampling, testing, and reporting procedures as specified in Texas Administrative Code.