This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the rental of a 30-yard compactor and two 40-yard open-top containers, including collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste. The contract period is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with four one-year renewal options. Bids must be submitted by May 27, 2026. Key dates include the deadline for written questions on May 15, 2026, and the deadline for responses to questions on May 20, 2026. The delivery location for the services is the Bradshaw St. Jail in Henderson, TX. The vendor is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all rental equipment. Insurance requirements are detailed in Section H. 1. Minimum qualifications for respondents are outlined in Section H. 3. The TDCJ reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract based on best value to the department.
The deadline for receipt of responses is May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. Late responses will not be accepted.
The bid notice states that payment shall be made 30 calendar days after the latter of the date an uncontested invoice is received, the date goods are received, and the date services are completed.
The department requires the contractor to provide the replacement cost for all rental equipment as part of the solicitation response. The contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all rental equipment, ensuring that it remains in safe and operational condition throughout the duration of the rental term.
The department will evaluate bids received in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidders whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the department. Cost or price, technical and other factors, specified elsewhere in this solicitation may be considered.
The respondent must provide evidence that demonstrates the respondent is qualified to satisfactorily perform the specified work and must have worked in this trade for at least 5 years. The respondent must possess the ability to obtain the minimum commercial insurance required by this solicitation.
The bid notice details default and termination clauses, including remedies for the department such as reducing claims to judgment, curing the event of default, withholding of funds, and termination for default. It also mentions that any amount owed to the vendor more than one day beyond the due date shall accrue interest.
There will be no site visit offered for this solicitation.
The deadline for written questions for clarification to the department is May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.