TDCJ-Sampling Water and analysis services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive wastewater treatment plant analysis services for its facilities, specifically at the Pack Unit Maintenance facility in Navasota, TX. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for routine environmental testing services, including influent testing (twice monthly), aeration testing (weekly), effluent testing (weekly and monthly), and annual sludge analysis. The selected contractor will be responsible for collecting and analyzing water samples, performing process control assessments, and supporting regulatory permit compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) requirements. All laboratories must be accredited by the State of Texas under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). The bid is scheduled to open on July 30, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an initial contract term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, and options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. Electronic bid submissions are preferred and should be sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended 10 MB attachment limit per email.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must meet rigorous qualification standards, including minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in general liability, $500,000 in auto liability, and statutory workers' compensation levels. Contractors must comply with strict security protocols, including tool inventorying, personal conduct standards, and background check restrictions for individuals with criminal histories. The TDCJ reserves the right to increase, decrease, change, or cancel orders and will track vendor performance according to Texas Government Code 2155.089. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the contract involves monthly invoicing for various types of analyses, with payment authorized after receipt and review of monthly reports. Vendors must submit one original signed paper copy of their bid and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, including weekly and monthly analysis reports, chain-of-custody documentation, and discharge monitoring reports.