TDCJ - Trash services for the Stiles Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for solid waste collection and disposal services at the Stiles Unit in Beaumont, Texas, with a bid submission deadline of February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT and a written questions deadline of February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT. The procurement seeks to establish a blanket purchase order for rental and hauling services consisting of four line items: rental of one 35-yard compactor for seven months, collection and transportation of waste from the compactor (123 hauling loads), rental of two 40-yard open-top containers for seven months, and collection and transportation of waste from the containers (83 hauling loads). The initial contract term extends from the award date through August 31, 2026, with four one-year renewal options and one optional six-month extension, with service commencing March 1, 2026. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in the trade, obtain required commercial insurance coverage ($1 million general liability, $500,000 each occurrence, and $500,000 auto liability), maintain TCEQ level class certification, and possess the capacity to commence operations without Department financial assistance. All pricing must be submitted as unit costs with delivery and installation expenses included, and annual price adjustments during renewal periods may be requested based on CPI changes subject to TDCJ approval. Contract award will be determined based on best value to the Department, with all bids valid for 90 days.

No specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement materials do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. All vendor staff working at correctional facilities must comply with comprehensive TDCJ security procedures, including mandatory security escorts in secure areas, background checks, prohibition of contraband, and adherence to personnel conduct directives. Respondents must certify compliance with extensive statutory requirements addressing public information disclosure, assignment restrictions, child support obligations, suspension and debarment status, human trafficking prohibitions, cybersecurity training, E-Verify utilization, Israel boycott restrictions, foreign adversary involvement, and various other state and federal compliance obligations. While specific budget figures are not disclosed in the available documents, pricing will be evaluated as part of the best-value determination process. The TDCJ reserves the right to award to a single responsible bidder, reject all bids, or make no award.