Sludge Removal Services, Building, Including Grease Trap Cleaning

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in coordination with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is requesting bids for grease trap waste removal, sludge removal, water removal, and repair services at Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center (CCSSLC) under IFB HHS0017428, with bids due July 22, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. Central Time and mandatory on-site visits on July 7 or July 8, 2026.

The scope includes bi-monthly grease trap preventive maintenance and cleaning across nine buildings containing eleven traps ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 gallons; as-needed water removal for standing water and wastewater accumulation; sludge removal for four maintenance department-managed manholes; and emergency repair services with full warranty coverage for twelve months or manufacturer warranty, whichever is greater. Emergency water removal must be provided within four hours during business hours, with 24/7 year-round availability required. Firm, fixed-price bidding is mandatory on Exhibit C, with all-inclusive unit rates covering labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Price adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's sole discretion, based on the Consumer Price Index or federal minimum wage increases, with supporting documentation required.

Bidders must be active and registered with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Sludge Transporter Program, demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience, and provide three verifiable references for similar work completed within the past three years. All personnel must be at least 18 years old, pass criminal and sex offender background checks prior to work commencement, and meet the five-year experience requirement. Required insurance includes workers' compensation ($1,000,000 per accident), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), professional liability ($1,000,000), and umbrella liability ($1,000,000).

The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with one optional one-year extension at HHSC's sole discretion. Both HHSC and DSHS are entitled to use any resulting contract. Questions are due July 10, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., with responses posted by July 15, 2026. No volume guarantee is provided, and all contracts remain subject to appropriations and fund availability.