TDCJ-Sampling Water and Analysis Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive wastewater treatment plant sampling and analysis services for its facilities, specifically focusing on process control, regulatory permit effluent, and sludge analysis to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) requirements. The contract, which will initially run from the award date through August 31, 2026, with potential for up to three additional one-year renewals, requires the selected vendor to perform routine influent, aeration, effluent, and sludge analyses with strict adherence to specified sampling and testing methodologies. Vendors must provide all necessary materials, tools, equipment, and labor to complete the required services, and must be accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). The bid is scheduled to open on July 30, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Vendors must submit detailed documentation including weekly and monthly reports to TDCJ's Unit Maintenance and Facilities Division Environmental Department, demonstrating compliance with Texas Administrative Code requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide evidence of insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000.00 and comply with state regulations regarding public information, vendor performance, and potential suspension or debarment. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract allows TDCJ to adjust quantities and potentially increase or decrease the order. Bidders must submit their name, phone number, and email address to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. The contract emphasizes compliance with E-Verify system requirements, non-discrimination policies, and various state-specific certifications. TDCJ reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice and will track vendor performance throughout the contract period.