Trash Removal and Disposal Services

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601340000065328 for trash removal and disposal services, specifically seeking a vendor to provide rental and disposal of a 40-cubic-yard roll-off container at TxDOT's Randall Maintenance Location in Amarillo, Texas (8401 S. FM 1541, Amarillo, TX 79118). The procurement requires vendors to deliver pickup and delivery services on an as-needed basis between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with personnel required to begin work within 10 business days of written authorization. Vendors must maintain an adequate inventory of containers in good condition, provide replacement containers during off-site cleaning, and supply all required safety equipment. Required qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience in trash removal and disposal services within the past five years; all drivers must possess valid Texas driver licenses with no DUI or DWI incidents within the past three years and no more than two moving violations during the same period. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis in Excel format with unit prices for four line items: one-time delivery fee, monthly rental charges for 12 months, hauling and disposal services for 12 events annually, and per-ton disposal fees for up to 100 tons, with all fuel fees included in submitted prices. The solicitation closed on March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of March 27, 2026. The initial contract term commences upon execution and expires on April 9, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods extending through April 9, 2030, at TxDOT's sole discretion. Award will be made to the vendor providing the lowest price and best value to the state based on the respondent's ability to meet specified requirements.

No specific set-aside designations are identified for disadvantaged enterprises in this solicitation; however, TxDOT applies mandatory preferences in case of tied bids that prioritize Texas-produced supplies and materials, agricultural products, USA-manufactured goods, products from economically disadvantaged areas, business-owned goods from service-disabled veterans, products from persons with disabilities, and energy-efficient products. All vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements, maintain alcohol and drug-free workplace policies, and obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage prior to commencing work, including Workers' Compensation Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $600,000 each occurrence, and Commercial Automobile Insurance with a minimum of $600,000 combined single limit. Vendors must submit a Certificate of Insurance (Form 1950) naming TxDOT as an additional insured one business day prior to work commencement and provide proof of compliance with child support obligations under Texas Family Code Section 231.006. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the contract encompasses estimated quantities including monthly rental charges for 12 months and approximately 12 hauling and disposal events annually with estimated disposal of up to 100 tons, which will be used for comparison purposes only with no minimum quantity guarantees.