Mobile Restroom Services

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids under IFB 405-27R0001325 for mobile restroom rental and cleaning services at its Livingston location, with electronic responses due 5:00 PM Central Time on November 27, 2026. Bidders must submit a completed Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith effort to use Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) certified vendors under Texas Government Code Chapter 2161, and a plan without accurate good-faith documentation may result in contract award denial.

The scope is to furnish, install, and maintain one two-stall, non-ADA mobile restroom facility at 3161 US-59, Livingston, TX 77351, with air conditioning, hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, urinals, sinks, and dispensers. The unit must run on 110-volt AC/20-amp power and include an on-board water tank of at least 125 gallons, an external water tank of at least 300 gallons with an auxiliary pump, and a waste holding tank of at least 350 gallons. The contractor must visit every two weeks to refill water, pump and dispose of waste under Texas regulations, and disinfect fixtures and floors. Background-checked staff must maintain continuous service, excluding holidays when the office is closed. Bidders must also submit W-9 forms, an Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152), and proof of certification to conduct business in Texas. Financial ability requires audited statements for the last two years or alternative documentation as specified.

The initial term runs from the effective date through August 31, 2027, with four one-year renewals at DPS's sole discretion through August 31, 2031. Bidders must provide monthly unit pricing for rental and cleaning on the Mandatory Pricing Schedule across all periods. DPS guarantees no minimum compensation and makes no payment until the Contract Monitor, Reana Wallace, approves the services. DPS will award on a best-value standard, may award multiple or no contracts, and will measure past performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System, where scores below C, current corrective action plans, or cancelled purchase orders in the previous 12 months may be rejected. DPS anticipates award on December 1, 2026. Submissions go to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or the DPS Online Bid Room, where vendor registration may take up to two business days. Questions go to solicitation contact Ricardo Montalvo at 512-424-7548.