TDCJ- Leblanc Unit Trash Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 696-7-IW249000 for the rental of 40-yard open-top containers with collection, transportation, and disposal services for solid waste at the LeBlanc Unit in Beaumont, Texas. The procurement consists of two line items: rental of two 40-yard open-top containers for 12 months and collection, transportation, and disposal services for waste at 120 handling unit intervals. The contract term extends from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods and an additional six-month extension available thereafter. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of industry experience, obtain commercial insurance including Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and Automobile Liability of $500,000 combined single limit, and possess required Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) certifications. All unit prices must be all-inclusive of delivery, pickup, and disposal expenses, and rental equipment must be maintained in working order with vendors responsible for providing replacement cost documentation. Written questions for clarification must be submitted by May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with responses posted by May 14, 2026, and sealed bids are due by 3:00 PM Central Time on May 21, 2026, at the TDCJ Contracts & Procurement office in Huntsville, Texas. No site visits or bidders' conferences are offered for this solicitation, and the TDCJ reserves the right to make award decisions based on best value and vendor performance history.

No Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan is required for this procurement, and no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises have been indicated in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Respondents must comply with standard TDCJ terms and conditions, including obtaining a Texas Identification Number (TINS) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award, and must comply with E-Verify requirements for workforce eligibility verification. All responses must include firm pricing quotes valid for 30 days from the response due date on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid, and pricing must be at least as favorable as rates provided to any previous client for similar services. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of an uncontested invoice and completion of services, and the contract is subject to availability of appropriated funds with the Department reserving the right to terminate for convenience with 60 days' notice or without penalty for lack of appropriated funds. No budget range or estimated award value is specified in the solicitation documents.