ESBD_436075_1752602271657_IW223624.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. The solicitation seeks a blanket purchase order (BPO) for various laboratory testing services to be conducted at the TDCJ Estelle Unit in Huntsville, TX, with a base term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, and options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. The bid is scheduled to open on July 30, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov and one original hard copy required.

The testing services include routine influent testing (two times per week), routine aeration testing (two times per week), routine effluent testing (one time per week), sludge analysis, metals testing, and permit renewal, with specific sample types such as grab samples, composite samples, and various environmental measurements. The bid allows for potential price adjustments during renewal periods based on market surveys conducted by TDCJ. The vendor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum liability limits of $1,000,000 and meet specific requirements including background checks, staff conduct guidelines, tool management protocols, and compliance with TDCJ security procedures. Bidders must also comply with Texas Government Code provisions regarding vendor performance tracking and are subject to disqualification for various infractions.