Allred Unit Pest Control

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive pest control services at the Allred Unit located in Iowa Park, Texas. The solicitation (IW215799) seeks a qualified vendor to provide monthly interior pest control services inside the facility, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior pest control for the horse barn and kennel, and bi-annual exterior pest control for four unit pickets and the Warden's house. Vendors must possess a Commercial Applicators License and provide a Licensed Pesticide Applicator, with services targeting rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects. The pest control treatments must provide residual control for at least 30 days and comply with federal and state regulations, including the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 02, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, with a registration deadline of July 01, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The bid response is due by July 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 01, 2025. The contract will have a base period of one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms through August 31, 2030.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a specific HUB goal of 26.0% for "All Other Services Contracts" category. Vendors must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors, with multiple options for meeting this requirement, including using only HUB vendors, a mix of HUB and non-HUB vendors, or performing the entire contract with their own resources. The HUB program aims to promote equal business opportunities for economically disadvantaged persons, and prime contractors will be required to provide monthly progress reports on subcontractor utilization if awarded the contract. Vendors must also comply with various state government codes regarding employment eligibility, non-discrimination, and ethical standards. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services and the multi-year contract potential suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors who can meet the technical and HUB subcontracting requirements.