Sludge Hauling and Liquid Waste Disposal Services

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) is soliciting bids for sludge hauling and liquid waste disposal services under solicitation number 26-1394, with responses due by August 20, 2026. The contract is a one-year base period with the option for up to four one-year renewals, extending the potential term to five years, and carries a not-to-exceed value of $39,804.25 for the base period. Work will be performed at the Sugar Land North Lift Station in Sugar Land, Texas, with all labor, equipment, and transportation responsibilities falling on the contractor. Bids must be submitted electronically via the BidNet Direct portal or as a sealed paper copy to BRA’s Waco office, and all offerors must comply with specific submission requirements including a completed W-9 form, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a Vendor Compliance to State Law statement. A Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) must be filed if any conflict exists, and bidders must disclose past litigation, defaults, or non-renewals. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical acceptability assessed on a pass/fail basis and price as the decisive factor. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in general liability, auto liability, and pollution liability, with BRA named as an additional insured, and proof must be registered via myCOltracking.com prior to commencing work. Workers’ compensation must meet state legal requirements. Special requirements include compliance with BRA’s emergency management protocols, prohibition of boycotts involving Israel, fossil fuel companies, or firearm entities, and strict restrictions on ownership by citizens or entities tied to China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. All work must adhere to industry standards, manufacturer instructions, and applicable federal and Texas laws. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to accounts.payable@brazos.org or by mail to BRA’s accounts payable address in Waco, and the contractor must maintain auditable financial records. While the document references Exhibit A and Exhibit B for performance details and compensation, key elements such as formal CLINs, FAR clauses, packaging standards, and defined inspection criteria are absent, indicating a locally developed contract with limited federal acquisition regulation structure. Key points of contact include Victor Venegas and Clarissa Cabrera for inquiries, with no designated COR, COTR