TPWD is soliciting bids for refuse and trash collection, removal, and disposal services for Lake Casa Blanca State Park. The initial contract term is October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, with potential renewals. Bidders must quote line items 1 through 3 and are encouraged to quote all line items. A prebid site visit is highly encouraged. Bids must be received by 2:00 pm CT on September 18, 2026. The award will be based on best value, considering factors like lowest price, quality, and experience.
Bids shall be received and time stamped at tpwd prior to 2:00 pm central time on the bid due date. all bids shall be received and time stamped at tpwd prior to 2:00 pm central time on the bid due date.
Payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of services ordered, whichever is later. payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of services ordered, whichever is later.
The manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation. manufacturers standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.
TPWD will award a contract to the bidder whose quote is considered to be the best value to tpwd, price and other factors considered. tpwd will award a contract to the bidder whose quote is considered to be the best value to tpwd, price and other factors considered.
A contract shall be awarded only to a vendor who is experienced in providing the services contained herein and must have been engaged in the business of providing the specified services for a minimum of three years. a contract shall be awarded only to a vendor who is experienced in providing the services contained herein.
If the contractor does not provide the removal and disposal of trash based upon the frequency of requirements as mutually agreed upon, tpwd may deduct a prorated amount based on the daily rate for type of container that was not removed or replaced. if contractor does not provide the removal and disposal of trash based upon the frequency of requirements as mutually agreed upon, tpwd may deduct a prorated amount based on the daily rate for type of container that was not removed or replaced.
Bidders are highly encouraged to attend a prebid site visit to inspect the work site to become familiar with the job conditions and determine equipment and materials needed to conduct the requested services. bidders are highly encouraged to attend a prebid site visit to inspect the work site to become familiar with the job conditions and determine equipment and materials needed to conduct the requested services.
Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state. samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state.
Questions may be e mailed to the point of contact listed above a minimum of 5 days before the solicitation due date. questions may be e mailed to the point of contact listed above a minimum of 5 days before the solicitation due date.
Failure to sign the bid above will disqualify bid. failure to sign the bid above will disqualify bid.
