ESBD_539088_1784233358114_02. Statement of Work.docx

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATEMENT OF WORK

TxDOT 926-77-71388 Dated: July 2026

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATEMENT OF WORK

TxDOT 926-77-71388 Dated: July 2026

RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES

PUBLICATION

This statement of work (SOW) is a product of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This SOW may not be sold for profit or monetary gain. If this document is altered in any way, the header and any and all references to TxDOT must be removed. TxDOT does not assume nor accept any liability when this SOW is used in the procurement process by any other entity.

1. SCOPE:

This SOW is to provide recycling services, to include, furnishing of containers, collection, transportation, and recycling of commingled recyclable materials generated by the Texas Department of Transportation.

2. LOCATION(S):

Are specified on the Pricing Schedule. TxDOT reserves the right to add or delete facilities serviced under the contract. TxDOT will provide 10 calendar day(s) written notice to the vendor for locations to be deleted or of any additional locations requiring service within the same area or region.

3. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS:

3.1. Contract – Any Purchase Order (PO) or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) resulting from this solicitation as listed in the Order of Precedence in the resulting PO or BPO

3.2. POC – Point-of-Contact

3.3. TxDOT – Texas Department of Transportation

3.4. TxDOT POC – TxDOT Point of Contact

3.5. Commingled recyclable material - Recyclable materials that are collected together in the same recycling container without requiring separation by material type prior to collection.

4. APPLICABLE LAWS AND STANDARDS:

Not Applicable

5. HISTORY OR BACKGROUND:

Not Applicable

6. CURRENT ENVIRONMENT:

Not Applicable

7. VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS:

The vendor must be a company or an individual engaged, or whose partners are engaged in the business of providing recycling collection services for a minimum of 2 years within the past 5 years. Years of experience of an individual(s) or partner(s) with a minimum of 25% ownership of the company can be applied to the company’s years in business.

8. VENDOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

8.1. All personnel who will be driving to and from TxDOT work locations must:

8.1.1. Possess a valid driver license acceptable in the state of Texas.

8.1.2. Have no Driving Under Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) incidents on driving record within the past three years.

8.1.3. Have no more than two moving violations on driving record within the past three years.

NOTE: TxDOT reserves the right to request proof of qualifications.

9. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

The vendor must:

9.1. Provide all required safety equipment and instruct personnel to observe all safety policies, rules, and requirements at all times.

9.2. Provide a primary POC.

9.3. Conduct driver license checks annually on vendor staff that drive to and from TxDOT work locations to verify compliance.

9.4. Begin work within 10 business days after the issuance of written authorization from the authorized TxDOT representative.

9.5. Provide all labor, equipment, vehicles, containers, fuel, transportation, materials, and incidentals necessary to furnish, service, transport, and recycle commingled recyclable materials generated by TxDOT.

9.6. Furnish, service, maintain, six (6) cubic yard recycling containers at each designated TxDOT facility, perform weekly collection services in accordance with this Statement of Work, and ensure all containers remain clean, safe, and in good working condition throughout the contract term at no additional cost to TxDOT.

9.7. Provide container clear of any graffiti or advertising, except the advertising logo of the vendor.

9.8. Replace any damaged, unserviceable, or unsanitary container, or any container deemed by TxDOT to be unsafe or not in good working condition. Replacement containers must be delivered onsite within five (5) business days of notification by TxDOT.

9.9. Accept and recycle, at a minimum, the following commingled recyclable material: paper (including office paper, newspaper, and card stock), cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, aluminum cans, tin containers, glass bottles and jars, and cartons and paper cups.

9.10. Collect and transport recyclable materials to an authorized recycling facility to be processed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and environmental requirements.

10. MATERIALS OR PARTS PRICING:

Not Applicable

11. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT:

Not Applicable

12. VENDOR DELIVERABLES:

Not Applicable

13. PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Not Applicable

14. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS:

14.1. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY: Work performed under the contract must meet all applicable standards and codes. The vendor must guarantee all work included in the contract against any defects in workmanship and satisfactorily correct, at no cost to TxDOT, any such defect that may become apparent within a period of one year after completion of work. The warranty period shall commence upon date of acceptance by TxDOT.

15. VENDOR PERFORMANCE:

Vendor performance will be monitored on a regular basis by TxDOT.

15.1. An unsatisfactory performance determination includes, but is not limited to:

15.1.1. Vendor fails to perform scheduled weekly recycling collection services without prior approval from the TxDOT Contract Representative, resulting in overflowing containers or an interruption of recycling services.

15.1.2. Vendor fails to replace damaged or unserviceable recycling containers within the timeframe specified by the TxDOT Contract Representative or repeatedly leaves the service area with spilled recyclable materials or improperly positioned containers following collection.

NOTE: Unsatisfactory performance may result in a negative vendor performance report, or cancellation of the contract or both, in addition to any other rights, liquidated damages and remedies provided by the contract or allowed by law.

15.2. An exceptional performance determination includes, but is not limited to:

15.2.1. Vendor consistently performs scheduled collection services on time, maintains all recycling containers in clean and serviceable condition, and promptly resolves service requests or container replacements without disruption to TxDOT operations.

15.2.2. Vendor proactively communicates with the TxDOT Contract Representative regarding service schedules, contamination issues, or operational improvements, while consistently providing reliable, professional service that exceeds the requirements of this Statement of Work.

16. CONTRACT REMEDIES:

Not Applicable

17. PERSONNEL CONTINUITY AND REPLACEMENT:

Not Applicable

18. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:

Not Applicable

19. BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN:

Not Applicable

20. TRAVEL:

Not Applicable

21. MOBILIZATION:

Not Applicable

22. TRIP CHARGE:

Not Applicable

23. ADDITIONAL INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS:

Not Applicable

24. TxDOT RESPONSIBILITIES:

TxDOT will:

24.1. Provide a contract manager.

24.2. Provide a POC.

24.3. Monitor vendor performance.

25. TRANSITION OF TxDOT PROPERTY:

Not Applicable

26. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

Administration of the contract is a joint responsibility of the TxDOT contract manager and TxDOT purchasing staff. Purchasing staff will be responsible for administering the contractual business relationship with the vendor.

26.1. Any proposed changes to work to be performed, whether initiated by TxDOT or the vendor, must receive final written approval in the form of a Purchase Order Change Notice signed by the authorized TxDOT purchasing staff.

26.2. Upon issuance of contract, TxDOT will designate an individual to serve as the contract manager and POC between the agency and the vendor. The contract manager does not have any express or implied authority to vary the terms of the contract, amend the contract in any way, or waive strict performance of the terms or conditions of the contract. This individual’s contract management responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

26.2.1. Monitoring the vendor’s progress and performance and ensuring services conform to established specification requirements.

26.2.2. Managing the financial aspects of the contract including approval of payments.

26.2.3. Meeting with the vendor as needed to review progress, discuss problems, and consider necessary action.

26.2.4. Identifying a breach of contract by assessing the difference between contract performance and non-performance.

26.2.5. Other areas as identified by the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide version 4.0.

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