Term Contract for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services

Hidalgo County, Texas is requesting proposals for disaster recovery services including debris clearance, removal, and related disposal services under RFP-26-0404-08-19-04, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The County anticipates funding this contract through grant funding, including potential FEMA assistance, and all respondents must comply with federal prevailing wage requirements and Davis-Bacon Act provisions for projects exceeding $2,000.

The scope encompasses collection, sorting, transportation, and disposal of debris in compliance with state and federal regulations. The County requires Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295), Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, HUB/DBE declaration, and proof of business registration. Minimum insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability of $500,000, automobile liability of $300,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation coverage as mandated by Texas law.

The initial contract term is one year from the date of Commissioners Court approval, with the County holding the option to renew or extend for two additional one-year terms under the same rates, terms, and conditions. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: pricing (20 percent), experience and reputation (20 percent), debris management services (20 percent), proposal responsiveness (20 percent), and support and training capabilities (20 percent). The question submission deadline is August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The proposal opening is open to the public and will be conducted via live stream. All respondents must comply with Title VI nondiscrimination standards and various Texas statutory requirements regarding debarment certification, conflict of interest disclosure, and attestations concerning terrorist organizations and boycotts. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to award contracts to multiple respondents if deemed advantageous.