LOADING, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF DRIED SLUDGE FOR MCRWS & ROCRWS

The Trinity River Authority of Texas is soliciting bids for the loading, transportation, and disposal of dried sludge from its Mountain Creek Regional Wastewater System in Midlothian and Red Oak Creek Regional Wastewater System in Waxahachie, Texas. This solicitation, numbered 4450-201-I-26, is mandatory for bidders to attend a pre-bid meeting on August 13, 2026, at the Red Oak Creek facility, where all attendees must present a valid government-issued photo ID and register 24 hours in advance. The contract requires the successful bidder to transport sludge using approved equipment—roll-off dumpsters or end dump trailers—with daily limits of up to four truckloads via dumpsters or two via trailers. Operations must occur within specified hours, and the contractor must self-perform at least 70% of the contract value. Access to both facilities is restricted, requiring prior approval of all personnel, monthly updates to access lists, and compliance with strict security protocols prohibiting family members or unauthorized individuals from entering. The contract term is three years, effective November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029, with an option for the Authority to extend it, either fully or partially, upon 30 days’ written notice. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Authority’s procurement portal by August 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and no physical, email, or fax submissions are permitted. The award will be based on the bid most advantageous to the Authority, considering price alongside non-price factors including delivery capability, efficiency, quality, experience, service record, business classification, and equipment adaptability, with no specified weighting or Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Pricing must be quoted using Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) terms, and all invoices must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] with reference to the purchase order number. The Contractor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Pollution Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, and Workers’ Compensation, and must furnish a $1,000,000 performance bond prior to work commencement. The Contractor must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations for sludge disposal, including TCEQ standards and the Uniform Commercial Code, with inspection rights reserved by the Authority at any point before