What the buyer needs
AI summaryHays County is seeking bids for countywide dumpster services. The contract may include future locations and debris removal during disaster declarations. Bids are due November 20, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. local time. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 12, 2026. Award will be based on low unit price and best value to the county. Factors include pricing, special needs, and vendor performance. The contract term begins on the award date and pricing is firm. Price increases require 45 days' notice and supporting documentation.
Scope of work
- Provide specified refuse and recycling containers including 4-yard, 8-yard, and 40-yard roll-offs
- Provide and haul a 35-yard compactor at the Government Center
- Scheduled pickup and hauling of routine commercial trash and single-stream recycling
- Maintain containers in clean, sanitary, rodent-proof, animal-proof, and wind-proof condition
- Repair, exchange, or provide substitute containers during maintenance
- Immediate cleanup of any spillage during dumping operations
- On-call dumpster services for additional locations or disaster-debris removal
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Unit pricing | Not specified |
| Special needs and requirements of Hays County | Not specified |
| Vendors past performance record with Hays County | Not specified |
| Hays County’s evaluation of vendor’s ability to perform | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Regularly engaged in the performance of the specified work
- Possess required licenses to operate a business in the State of Texas
- All employees must possess certifications and licenses required by the State of Texas
- Vehicles permitted in compliance with all Federal, State, County, and City requirements
- Not debarred or suspended on System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov)
- Adequate financial resources and ability to comply with delivery schedule
Documents to include with your response
- Solicitation, Offer and Award Form completed and signed
- Attachment A: IFB 2027-B03 Bid Form
- Vendor Reference Form
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Related Party Disclosure Form
- Any applicable addenda
- Code of Ethics
- HUB Practices
- House Bill 89 Verification
- System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) Printout
How to submit
- Method
- Manual sealed bid or Electronic via BidNet Direct with hard copy
- Instructions
- One (1) original and one (1) digital copy on a thumb drive in a sealed envelope to Hays County Purchasing Office, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite E, San Marcos, TX 78666; or electronically through BidNet Direct with one (1) hard copy delivered within 24 hours of due date.
