ITB - Landfill Services to Accept Type IV, Non-Putrescible, Non-Compacted Solid Waste and Recycling Materials for Harris County and the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County and the Harris County Flood Control District are soliciting services for the acceptance and management of Type IV, non-putrescible, non-compacted solid waste and recycling materials at permitted landfills within Texas. The solicitation, numbered 26/0115 and posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026, requires vendors to operate at least three landfills, two of which must remain continuously available, with the ability to accept specific waste streams including construction and demolition debris, yard waste, and Class 2 non-hazardous waste while strictly excluding hazardous, medical, radioactive, and unauthorized liquid materials. Services must comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations, OSHA safety standards, and Texas Tax Code provisions, with all waste documentation accurate to 100% and retained for a minimum of five years. Vendors must provide 24/7 service availability, respond to emergencies within four hours, fulfill all service requests within 24 hours, and report rejected loads immediately. Inspection and acceptance occur at designated County landfills, and the County retains the right to reject non-compliant deliveries without liability. The contract allows for four one-year renewal options, each subject to approval by the Harris County Commissioners Court, with annual price adjustments capped at 4% based on the Consumer Price Index. All bids must be all-inclusive, covering labor, equipment, delivery, and administrative costs, with unit pricing governing in case of discrepancies. Vendors are required to submit a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295), maintain no delinquent taxes with Harris County, and demonstrate a good faith effort to engage Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises. Insurance requirements include general and professional liability coverage from Texas-licensed insurers rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, with mandatory waiver of subrogation rights in favor of the County. Vendors must indemnify Harris County against all claims, provide safety data sheets with every hazardous delivery, and allow unannounced audits of records and facilities. No subcontracting or use of third-party facilities is permitted without prior written approval. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bonfire, and failure to include all mandatory certifications, particularly those related to OSHA violations, will result in automatic disqualification. Payment will be processed by the Harris County Auditor’s Office upon submission of itemized invoices referencing the purchase order number, with ACH available for vendor payments