Waste Disposal Services for Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID)

The Texas Department of State Health Services, through the Health and Human Services Commission, is seeking competitive bids for waste disposal services at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease under Solicitation HHS0016715v3, an invitation for bids with a submission deadline of June 5, 2026. The contract requires the vendor to provide scheduled and on-demand waste removal services, including the ownership, distribution, and maintenance of seven four-yard bins and two forty-yard dumpsters, none of which require locking mechanisms. All services must be performed in compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and other federal and state environmental regulations, with the contractor responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision, as well as the proper cleanup and disposal of all waste generated on site. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed unit rates per the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, covering all costs associated with the services, and any price reductions during the contract term must be immediately implemented and formally communicated to the agency; price increases are not automatic and are granted solely at HHSC’s discretion, potentially tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics index. The contract has an initial term commencing on the date of award and expiring on August 31, 2028, with no renewals permitted, though the agency retains the option to extend the contract for up to one additional year to ensure service continuity while a new procurement is conducted. Awards may be made to one or multiple vendors based on best value, with pricing being significant but not determinative in evaluation; performance, reliability, past performance, financial capability, and demonstrated experience will also be weighed. Bidders must comply with a wide array of state and federal requirements, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, E-Verify enrollment for service contracts, the Texas Prompt Payment Act, Texas Buy Texas provisions, and the prohibition on employing lobbyists with state funds. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including signed affirmations covering cybersecurity, child support obligations, human trafficking compliance, and COVID-19 vaccination passport restrictions, along with a completed Texas Identification Number application and a detailed qualifications form. Contractors must maintain workers’ compensation and umbrella liability insurance totaling at least $1 million per occurrence and permit unrestricted access to all sites and records for audits. Invoices must be submitted monthly, itemizing completed work aligned with the scope and pricing sheet, and payment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and receipt of services; no incidental expenses such as travel, per