TDCJ-Bradshaw Unit Trash Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for solid waste management equipment rental and collection services at the Bradshaw State Jail in Henderson, Texas. The procurement encompasses five line items: rental of two 40-yard open-top containers for 12 months, collection and transportation of waste from these containers (192 hauls), rental of one 30-yard compactor for 12 months, collection and transportation of waste from the compactor (120 hauls), and dry run charges for both container types (12 hauls). Bidders must submit unit prices for each line item with all delivery and installation expenses included in their pricing. Required qualifications for respondents include a minimum of five years of experience in the trade, ability to obtain commercial insurance coverage (minimum $1 million General Liability and $500,000 Automobile Liability), possession of required Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) certification, and demonstrated ability to commence operations without Department financial assistance. The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with written questions due by May 15, 2026, and TDCJ responses to questions posted by May 20, 2026. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods and an additional optional six-month extension. The TDCJ will evaluate bids based on best value and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, and negotiate if only one acceptable bid is received.

No site visit is offered for this procurement, and no HUB subcontracting plan is required. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular classes of organizations based on disadvantaged enterprise status. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors to be integrated with the new service provider. Annual unit price adjustments during renewal periods will be permitted based on percentage changes to the Consumer Producer Price Index (CUSR0000SEHG) as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with vendors required to request price changes in writing within 60 days of renewal expiration. Payment will be made 30 days after receipt of an uncontested invoice and completion of services, with invoices submitted to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not listed in the available documentation.