Trash Removal and Disposal Services - Eastland

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for Trash Removal and Disposal Services for its Eastland location, situated at 906 E Main St. in Eastland, TX. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000095279 seeks a vendor to provide as-needed trash removal services using a 1-40 cubic yard roll-off container. The initial contract term runs from execution through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in trash removal and disposal, maintain an adequate inventory of containers, and provide personnel with appropriate qualifications and background checks. Key deliverables include periodic container removal, cleaning, and disposal at a government-approved landfill, with work to be completed between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet requirements, considering factors such as vendor performance, financial resources, and maintenance capabilities. The solicitation opens on August 14, 2025, with bids due on August 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract award on August 31, 2025.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Potential respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and submit comprehensive documentation, including a Certificate of Insurance, Vendor Personnel Qualifications, and a Texas Family Code Schedule. Vendors must provide detailed personnel information, demonstrating experience in trash removal services, and complete a Vendor Qualifications and Experience Schedule. The solicitation includes provisions for bid preferences under Rule 34TAC 20.306, which could impact award decisions in case of tied bids. While no specific budget range is detailed, the bid table includes line items for monthly container rental, removal fees, and a $2,000 miscellaneous fees evaluation budget. The contract is not exclusive, and TxDOT reserves the right to obtain similar services from other sources during the contract term. Pricing will be submitted on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed price basis, with potential annual adjustments correlated to the CWI-U index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.