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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Texas Disposal Systems for Waste and Recycling Services to provide waste disposal, recycling, and composting services for a base period of three years and three one-year option periods in an amount not to exceed $2,141,409.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2026 Operating Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☐ 1. Customer ☐ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This agenda item aligns with the strategic goal for Organizational Effectiveness by providing essential support services and materials management. This contract for Waste and Recycling Services meets a basic need and will support a clean environmental and safe maintenance and management of our administrative, maintenance and public facilities. The item also provides sustainable options for waste management; will comply with the City of Austin’s Universal Recycling Ordinance; and supports the CapMetro Sustainable Vision Plan goals.
BUSINESS CASE: Waste, recycling, and composting services are necessary to provide basic services and support continued safe and reliable operation. This item will support current operations and future growth needs. Service will be delivered to meet the requirements of the Texas Waste Code (30 TAC 335.503) and the City of Austin Universal Recycling Ordinance. This item will expand the optional services available (indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery options) to provide flexibility for waste management methods, service modifications and expansion needs. The contract includes a 3-year base service agreement with three option years.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on December 10, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Effective waste and recycling services are essential for keeping our operations functioning safely and effectively, and for supporting clean and welcoming public facilities. CapMetro and its contractors manage the waste that our organization generates (internally) as well as the waste that is generated in public spaces such as our right-of-way; and in proximity to our stops, stations, and park and rides. Additionally, waste and recyclable materials are generated during construction and renovation projects, at public events, and as surplus materials. As CapMetro grows, so does our waste generation and the need to manage waste. An effective waste and recycling partnership will help create opportunities for more waste diversion and recycling, to both reduce costs and reduce environmental impacts.
This Board action is for the approval of a multi-year contract (three base years, three additional option years) with a waste and recycling service partner to provide waste and recycling services and solutions for improving waste diversion rates.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: A 0% SBE goal was assigned to this procurement, which did not include subcontract opportunities.
PROCUREMENT: On September 16, 2025, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Waste Disposal and Recycling was issued and formally advertised. By the closing date of October 22, 2025, one (1) bid was received. Per the solicitation, an award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid from Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The price was deemed fair and reasonable based on the cost analysis. The contract is a fixed-price, definite-quantity, definite-delivery, and indefinite-quantity, indefinite-delivery type contract. The contract term is a base period of three (3) years and three (3) option periods, with a not-to-exceed price of $2,141,408.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Sustainability and Power Systems.
RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1574
WHEREAS, CapMetro’s current waste contract is expiring with no additional renewal option periods, and a new Waste Disposal, Recycling and Composting is needed for continued operations; and
WHEREAS, the new contract will be available for 3 base years, and 3 additional option periods to provide consistent service; and provide optional services not previously available to expand CapMetro’s waste management options; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with Texas Disposal Systems for waste disposal, recycling, and composting services for CapMetro facilities for a base period of three years and a three one-year option periods in an amount not to exceed $2,141,409.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross