Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services at Possum Kingdom

The Brazos River Authority is requesting bids on solid waste collection and disposal services at Possum Kingdom Lake under RFB 26-1395, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and virtual bid opening at 11:00 a.m. the same day. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder; questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.

The scope covers refuse collection and removal for approximately 39 solid waste containers across public use areas, village facilities, RSMU, convenience stations, and open trash areas. Required services include minimum weekly collection for front-load dumpsters (3, 6, and 8 cubic yard units), collection within three days of notification for 40-yard containers, approximately 45 annual roll-off pulls, and operation of 40-yard compactors. Collection must occur on Mondays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with additional service the day before and after Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The contractor must self-perform 100 percent of services without subcontracting except for wholly owned subsidiaries under common ownership. All collection trucks must be sealed packer-type vehicles meeting TXDOT and TCEQ criteria.

The contract term is one year from the effective date with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods (five-year potential total). The BRA is tax-exempt; bids must exclude sales and use tax. Minimum insurance requirements are General Liability $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, statutory Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability $1 million, Employers' Liability $1 million, and Pollution Liability $1 million. Proof of insurance must be registered with myCOItracking.com prior to contract execution. Bid submissions must include completed W-9 form, Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Vendor Compliance to State Law form. The BRA reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without penalty or liability, with payment due within 30 days of invoice.