Solid Waste and Recycling

Houston Community College is soliciting proposals for solid waste and recycling services under solicitation 26-21A, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026. The contract is for an initial two-year term with options for three additional one-year renewals and potential month-to-month extensions. The estimated annual contract value is 180,000 dollars. Services will be performed at various HCC campuses and facilities in Houston, Texas. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off process, evaluating price (40 percent), proposed approach and methodology (20 percent), qualifications and personnel (15 percent), small business practices (15 percent), and past performance (10 percent). Qualified firms must provide steel, covered, and pest-resistant containers, and all vehicles must display the contractor logo. Key requirements include a minimum of 1 million dollars in liability insurance, a 30 percent self-performance mandate for prime contractors, and a one-year warranty on defective work. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal in non-editable PDF format, organized into specific tabs covering qualifications, approach, and pricing. Invoices are submitted via email to the Accounts Payable Department with net 30 payment terms, and performance is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.