Water Sampling and Analysis Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), in collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), is soliciting a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for comprehensive water sampling and environmental testing services at the Coffield - Unit Maintenance facility in Tennessee Colony, TX. The procurement covers a range of environmental testing services including routine influent testing, aeration testing, effluent testing, permit renewal testing, sludge analysis, and routine metals testing. Vendors must be National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accredited and capable of conducting various analytical tests with quantities ranging from 1 to 110 tests per type. The contract term is set from September 8, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for three consecutive one-year periods. Bidders must provide electronic submissions to bids@tdcj.texas.gov by September 2, 2025, and must meet specific insurance requirements, including minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 and auto coverage of $500,000. Vendors will be required to comply with detailed security requirements for working in correctional facilities, including background checks and tool inventories.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete comprehensive pricing details and unit prices, with TDCJ reserving the right to increase, decrease, change, or cancel the purchase order with written notice. The contract includes 50 distinct certifications and representations that bidders must affirm, covering areas such as E-Verify compliance, cybersecurity training standards, and prohibitions on dealing with foreign adversaries. Specific compliance requirements include verifications related to employment practices, state and federal legal standards, and ethical business conduct. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will operate on an "as needed" basis, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities. Potential contractors must also comply with Texas Administrative Code requirements for sampling, testing, and reporting, and will be responsible for providing monthly invoices and comprehensive reporting to the TDCJ Facilities Division Environmental Department.