ESBD_435966_1752594566203_iw223485.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for routine environmental testing services at the Ellis Unit Maintenance facility in Huntsville, TX. The bid is scheduled to open on July 30, 2025, at 3 P.M., with a contract term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, and an option to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. The solicitation seeks various environmental testing services, including influent testing (conducted twice monthly), aeration testing (conducted weekly), effluent testing (conducted twice monthly), and an annual sludge analysis, with specific sample types such as grab samples, composite samples, and field tests.

The bid allows for potential price adjustments during renewal periods based on market surveys conducted by TDCJ. The department reserves the right to increase, decrease, change, or cancel the order via purchase order change notice, with quantities being estimates only and orders placed on an "as needed" basis. Bidders must submit electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB, and provide insurance coverage with a minimum liability of $1,000,000. The solicitation includes specific vendor performance requirements, such as background checks, security protocols for correctional facilities, and restrictions on contractor staff, emphasizing compliance with TDCJ security procedures and Texas Government Code provisions.