Solid Waste Services (30 yd open top containers) for HHSC Region 06 Offices located at 1320 E 40th St and 5425 Polk St, Houston, TX

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requesting bids for solid waste disposal services at two Region 06 offices in Houston under IFB HHS0017696v2, with proposals due September 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time and questions due September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

The scope covers as-needed trash and waste disposal using 30 cubic yard open-top containers at 1320 E 40th Street and 5425 Polk Street, Houston, Texas. Service frequency is determined by request. The contractor must provide Monday through Friday service between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Time with a four-hour response requirement to service calls and one-hour emergency response capability when declared by the HHS Agency Contract Manager.

The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, with two optional one-year renewal and extension periods available at HHSC's discretion. Historical spending for the same or similar services over the prior five-year period totaled $240,000, establishing the pricing baseline. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices with potential adjustments during the contract term using the Consumer Price Index formula or based on Federal Minimum Wage increases, subject to HHSC approval.

Minimum qualifications include three years of relevant experience and assignment of personnel with at least one year of relevant experience. Bidders must provide three verifiable references for similar services within the last five years. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), professional liability ($1 million), and umbrella liability ($1 million).

Proposals must include completed Exhibits A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), C (Pricing Sheet), D (Bidder Reference Form), F (Texas Identification Number Form if applicable), detailed quote documentation, financial capability and solvency evidence, and signed Addendum Acknowledgement Forms if issued. Submission is through the PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing platform or optional HHS Online Bid Room. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to utilize any awarded contract, with no guaranteed volume or usage provided to the contractor.