TDCJ-Dalby Trash Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for solid waste rental and disposal services at the Dalby Unit correctional facility in Post, Texas. The procurement seeks to establish a blanket purchase order for the rental of one 30-yard compactor including collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, with a contract term running from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, plus four optional one-year renewal periods and a potential six-month extension. Respondents must submit written questions for clarification by May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with the Department providing responses by May 14, 2026, and bids are due May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time to TDCJ Contracts & Procurement at Two Financial Plaza, Suite 703, Huntsville, Texas. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in compactor rental and waste disposal services, obtain required Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) certification, provide evidence of commercial insurance including $1 million general liability and $500,000 automobile liability coverage, and comply with extensive TDCJ security procedures for correctional facility operations including background checks and personnel restrictions. The pricing schedule requires unit costs for 12 months of 30-yard compactor rental and 36 hauling line items with all delivery, installation, pickup, and disposal expenses included in the quoted rates. The TDCJ reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Department and may negotiate if only one acceptable bid is received, with payment made 30 calendar days after invoice receipt and goods delivery, and vendors may request annual price adjustments during renewal periods based on the Consumer Producer Price Index.

No HUB subcontracting opportunities or set-aside designations have been identified for this procurement, and no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were specified in the solicitation documents. All respondents must comply with standard TDCJ terms and conditions applicable to state purchasing, including E-Verify system utilization, suspension and debarment verification, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, cybersecurity training requirements, and data security controls. Response prices must remain firm for 30 days from the response due date, and all deliverables must occur within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified. The solicitation documents do not identify a specific budget range or award value; however, interested bidders must monitor the Electronic State Business Daily for any amendments or modifications and submit their name, phone number, and email address to the designated TDCJ contact to ensure receipt of all solicitation amendments. All contracts are governed by Texas law with venue fixed in Travis County, and the TDCJ reserves unilateral rights to terminate contracts for convenience on 30 days' written notice or without notice if funds are not appropriated.