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 targeting the Michael Unit in Tennessee Colony. The procurement solicitation seeks a contractor to perform routine environmental testing, including influent testing (twice monthly), aeration testing (twice monthly), effluent testing (twice monthly), and annual sludge analysis. The contract will cover a one-year initial service period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with options for up to four additional one-year renewals. Key deliverables include detailed laboratory analyses following Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and EPA guidelines, with strict requirements for sample collection, testing methodologies, and reporting. The vendor must be laboratory-accredited, provide all necessary materials and equipment, and comply with specific quality assurance standards. The bid is scheduled to open on July 30, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, and bidders are required to submit their contact information to receive potential solicitation amendments.

The procurement includes specific provisions favoring Texas resident businesses, with particular emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage, $500,000 in auto coverage, and statutory worker's compensation. Bidding organizations must undergo background checks and adhere to strict facility security protocols, with personnel subject to potential delays due to TDCJ security procedures. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates that pricing may be subject to market survey evaluations during potential renewal periods. The TDCJ reserves the right to increase, decrease, change, or cancel the order, providing flexibility in the contract's execution. Although a precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the testing services and the potential for multi-year renewal suggest a significant contract opportunity for qualified environmental testing laboratories with experience in wastewater analysis and regulatory compliance.