ITB - Waste Management Services

Harris County is soliciting bids for Waste Management Services under solicitation number 26/0030, with proposals due by June 15, 2026. The contract encompasses a range of waste-related services including FEL container hauls, roll-off container rentals, hand pickup of bulk items, emergency debris cleanup, temporary container placement, recycling container services, and special waste collection, with pricing structured as unit rates or flat fees depending on service type. While estimated quantities are provided for planning purposes, Harris County reserves the right to adjust volumes based on actual need. Performance is expected within Texas, particularly at county facilities, and delivery terms require F.O.B. Inside Delivery, meaning vendors must place items in the specified room or location within county buildings. The contract is governed by strict compliance requirements centered on Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, including mandatory certification from approved entities like WBENC, NMSDC, or the Texas Unified Certification Program. Offerors must demonstrate a Commercially Useful Function, ensuring M/WBEs perform at least 30% of their subcontracted scope using their own workforce, equipment, and materials, and must establish a Significant Local Presence through either physical operations or prior contract experience in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston counties. Non-compliance with any M/WBE component, including incomplete Good Faith Efforts documentation for unmet goals, results in immediate disqualification. Additional mandatory requirements include adherence to Harris County’s minimum wage standards, submission of Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials, waiver of subrogation rights in favor of the County, tax-exempt status acknowledgment, preference for recycled materials, and insurance coverage with County naming as additional insured. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Bonfire platform, with all required certifications, W-9 forms, proof of insurance, and company literature included; failure to provide any single item leads to non-responsiveness. Payment is processed electronically via ACH through the Harris County Auditor’s Office, contingent on accurate, itemized invoicing linked to purchase order numbers. The award will likely follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, prioritizing full compliance over pricing competitiveness, with no allowance for trade-offs or qualitative evaluation of past performance or innovation.