ESBD_440465_1753733705688_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 seeks a vendor to conduct 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 is from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with options for up to three additional one-year renewals. The vendor will perform work at TDCJ prison units, with the understanding that TDCJ offenders may be present during service delivery. Work will be conducted during normal working hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday), with potential for rescheduling.

The contract requires the vendor to provide all materials, tools, equipment, and labor necessary for comprehensive wastewater treatment analysis, including annual and routine sampling, testing, and reporting. The vendor must be accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and comply with specific Texas Administrative Code requirements for sampling, testing, and quality assurance. Monthly invoicing will follow a specific order of line items, and the vendor will be responsible for weekly and monthly reporting, including routine, annual, and special analysis reports. The contract emphasizes the priority of security and facility integrity, with the understanding that vendor personnel may experience delays due to security procedures at TDCJ facilities.