ESBD_436077_1752602881179_SOW.pdf

This Statement of Work (SOW) is issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Analysis. The contract solicits bids 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 initial service period runs from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with options for up to three one-year renewals. The vendor will be responsible for performing various analytical services including routine and annual sampling, testing, and reporting at TDCJ prison units, with all work to be completed during regular working hours and subject to strict security protocols.

The contract requires the selected vendor to provide all materials, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to complete comprehensive wastewater analysis, including influent, effluent, aeration, and sludge testing. Specific requirements include providing labeled sample containers, maintaining chain of custody documentation, and submitting weekly and monthly reports to TDCJ's Facilities Division Environmental Department. The vendor must use accredited mid-methods laboratories and comply with detailed quality assurance and sampling procedures outlined in Texas administrative codes. Invoicing will be authorized after receipt and review of monthly reports, with line items to be designated in a specific order. The contract emphasizes the priority of unit/facility security, with potential experience delays due to security procedures.