TDCJ - Trash services for the LeBlanc Unit.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for trash services at the LeBlanc Unit in Beaumont, TX through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Contracts and Procurement Department. The procurement involves renting a 40-yard roll-off container and providing waste collection, transportation, and disposal services for 98 hours over a nine-month period from award date through August 31, 2026. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission to bids@tdcj.texas.gov with a 10 MB attachment limit, with bids scheduled to open on November 20, 2025, at 3 P.M. Bidders must comply with comprehensive security procedures for correctional facility contractors, including mandatory background checks and strict guidelines for staff interactions and prohibited items. The TDCJ reserves the right to immediately remove or refuse entry to any individuals who violate specified restrictions, with contact points for Kelly Scott and Libby Moore for potential questions.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions, specifically favoring service-disabled veterans and Texas-based businesses. Potential vendors must affirm 50 mandatory certifications and warranties covering a broad range of legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance requirements. These include E-Verify employment eligibility verification, restrictions on hiring former state employees, prohibitions on doing business with certain countries, and mandatory disclosures about potential conflicts of interest. Vendors are required to submit contact information to ensure receipt of potential solicitation amendments, with communications available via facsimile or email. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the nine-month contract for waste services at a correctional facility suggests a moderate-scale procurement with potential for future contract extensions based on satisfactory performance.