Solid Waste Trash Disposal Services

North East Independent School District is soliciting proposals for Solid Waste Trash Disposal Services under Solicitation Number 23-26, with bids due by 9:00 A.M. Central Standard Time on Monday, May 18, 2026. This is a non-guaranteed, as-needed procurement with no predetermined purchase volumes or dollar amounts, and all submissions must be made electronically through the designated e-bidding platform, though paper submissions are legally accepted. Bidders are required to register as suppliers to submit electronically and must include several mandatory certifications and affidavits, including a current, signed IRS Form W-9, a Workers Compensation Certification, a Noncollusion Affidavit, and a Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion per FAR Subpart 9.4. Additional required attachments include the Code of Ethics Training Certificate, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Safety Questionnaire with supporting Civil Litigation or Self Disclosure forms, Health Insurance Benefits Questionnaire, References, and a completed Response/Proposal packet. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled with the solicitation number, project name, and vendor name, and any confidential information must be appropriately marked. Evaluation will be based on a Qualifications-Based Selection methodology where price is not considered; instead, responsiveness and responsibility—such as one-year business history, financial stability, legal compliance, and ethical conduct—and demonstrated qualifications including experience, investigative sample reports, and three verifiable professional references will determine the most qualified bidder. The award is made on a best-value trade-off basis, with negotiations on pricing occurring only after selection. Insurance requirements vary by contract value, with general liability coverage of $1,000,000 for contracts under $100,000 scaling up to $10,000,000 for those over $15 million, and all policies must name the district as additional insured with a waiver of subrogation. Performance bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000 and payment bonds for those over $25,000 under Texas statutes. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and no award is guaranteed. All work is to be performed in Texas, and compliance with state laws—including preference for recycled materials and adherence to public information and safety record requirements—is mandatory. Vendor communications must be directed to the procurement office at [phone hidden] or