Litter Control Services

The City of Huntsville, Texas is requesting bids for comprehensive year-round litter control services across approximately 40.13 miles of city streets within Huntsville city limits under ITB Bid No. 27-01, with sealed bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The evaluation prioritizes best value — product durability, vendor performance, availability, and delivery — rather than lowest price alone.

The scope encompasses scheduled monthly litter removal and debris pickup services plus unscheduled litter removal within 24 hours of notice. Vendors must submit all-inclusive per-mile pricing for both scheduled and unscheduled services as a total monthly cost covering all 40.13 miles. All costs must include labor, insurance, overhead, profit, and travel, exclusive of taxes. The City waives litter transfer fees and requires monthly invoices with tonnage documentation and weigh tickets; the City retains audit rights for one year.

The initial contract term runs from the effective date through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through September 30, 2031. The City reserves the right to award multiple vendors. Pricing must remain firm for 120 days following bid opening and for the duration of any awarded contract.

Vendors must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $300,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Responsive bids must demonstrate adequate personnel, equipment, financial status, technical experience, and satisfactory performance records. Questions are due September 30, 2026. Award and funding are contingent upon City Council approval and current fiscal year budget appropriations under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.903.