Trash disposal services for NTSH Vernon

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are procuring trash disposal services for the North Texas State Hospital (NTSH) campus located in Vernon, Texas. The required services include trash pick-up, disposal, and roll-off dumpsters as needed throughout the fiscal year. Bidders must submit a completed Pricing Sheet, Bidder Reference Form, and HHS Solicitation Affirmations as part of their response. HHSC will evaluate bids based on the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, performance delivery, and pricing, and will select the bid that offers the best value to the state. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) was posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) on June 21, 2024, with a questions or clarifications submission deadline of June 26, 2024, responses posted on June 28, 2024, and a response deadline of July 9, 2024. The anticipated contract start date is the date of award, with an initial term from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2028, and an option to extend for up to one additional year.

The solicitation does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The historic annual spend for these services has been $18,000, but the contract may be increased or decreased based on the agency's needs during the term. The solicitation documents do not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that would require integration. Pricing for the services must be submitted using the provided Pricing Sheet, and price adjustments may be permitted based on the Consumer Price Index.