ESBD_435969_1752596158905_SOW.pdf

This Statement of Work (SOW) is issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Analysis, specifically for conducting process control, regulatory permit effluent and sludge analysis for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permitted wastewater treatment plants. The contract will be awarded for a one-year initial service period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with options for three additional one-year renewals. The vendor will be responsible for performing various analytical services including routine and annual sampling, testing, and reporting of wastewater samples from different collection points such as raw bar screens, aeration basins, waste return, and effluent outfalls.

The contract requires the vendor to provide all necessary materials, tools, equipment, and labor to complete the analyses, with strict requirements for laboratory accreditation, sample collection, and reporting. Payment will be authorized monthly after receipt and review of reports, with invoices itemized in a specific order. The vendor must comply with detailed quality assurance and methodology standards, including using accredited mid-methods and following specific sampling and testing protocols outlined in Texas Administrative Code and EPA guidelines. The contract emphasizes security and integrity, with the understanding that vendor personnel may experience delays due to security procedures at TDCJ facilities.