Portable Toilet Services Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is requesting bids for portable toilet rental, cleaning, and maintenance services at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, Texas, under IFB, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A pre-bid site inspection is highly encouraged; interested bidders should contact Nathan Green or David Fischer at 806-488-2227 to arrange attendance.

The scope requires two standard-size portable toilets and one ADA-compliant portable toilet, each serviced twice weekly. All units must meet ADA compliance standards and construction specifications outlined in the solicitation, include appropriate sanitizer and tissue supplies, and be maintained in operating condition at no additional charge to TPWD. Bidders must quote line items 1 and 2 (the core toilet services) as mandatory; additional line items offer pricing for extra cleaning, unit additions or removals, relocation services, and optional hand-washing stations and special event rentals. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of experience in portable toilet services and meet minimum insurance requirements including $500,000 commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. All portable toilet units must comply with Texas Administrative Code Rule 295.166 and the Solid Waste Disposal Act.

The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028 (two years), with optional renewal for up to three additional one-year periods and potential extension up to twelve months during transition periods, both contingent on written agreement. Award will be made on best-value criteria considering price, qualifications, experience, past performance, and delivery terms. Bidders must submit Exhibit A (Company Profile) and Exhibit B (Past Projects with References) and provide a minimum of three verifiable references from the past five years. Contractors must undergo criminal background checks. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of properly prepared invoices documenting services rendered, with service scheduling coordinated between contractor and TPWD on weekdays excluding state holidays. Bids should be submitted via email to Purchasing.BidBox@tpwd.texas.gov or by mail to TPWD Purchasing and Contracting, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744.