Trash Removal and Disposal Services - Palestine

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for as-needed trash removal and disposal services for the Palestine Maintenance Office in Palestine, Texas. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide 30 cubic yard roll-off dumpsters that are leak-free, undamaged, and uniform in color, with only the vendor's logo permitted. Key performance standards include a mandatory 48-hour response time for pickup requests and the disposal of all waste at government-approved landfills. The vendor must comply with various environmental and transportation regulations, including 40 CFR, 49 CFR, and the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Eligible respondents must possess a minimum of three years of experience in trash removal and cannot be start-up businesses. Personnel requirements are strict, requiring drivers to have at least two years of experience, a valid Texas driver's license, a clean driving record with no DUIs in the last three years, and successful completion of comprehensive background checks. Mandatory submission documents include the Execution of Bid, Vendor Qualifications and Experience Schedule, Personnel Qualification and Experience Schedule, Texas Family Code certification, and a Certificate of Insurance meeting specific liability limits. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by August 7, 2025.