Vactor Equipment and Services

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) in Texas is seeking qualified contractors to provide Vactor equipment and services for routine lift station, wastewater treatment plant basin, vessel, and tank cleaning in Bell, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Williamson counties. The BRA is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for these services, which include top cleaning of lift stations, grit and debris removal from treatment basins and vessels, and estimated annual service amounts by location. Contractors must provide all necessary labor and equipment, and will be evaluated based on the lowest responsible bidder. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on July 25, 2024, and will be publicly opened and read aloud virtually at 11:00 AM the same day. The contract term is one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Contractors must be registered with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for sludge hauling and provide detailed pricing for various Vactor equipment, labor, and disposal services, with separate pricing required for standard, overtime, and emergency response services.

The RFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not list a budget range, but the BRA will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to award without negotiation.