Clements Unit Pest Control

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IW215331 for comprehensive pest control services at the Clements Unit, a state corrections facility. The solicitation requires a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide monthly interior and exterior pest control treatments, targeting populations including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, fleas, ticks, and various other insects. Services will cover multiple facility areas, including the facility interior, beef processing plant, horse barn, kennel, unit pickets, shoe factory, and warden's house. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, beginning at the Clements Unit and continuing to the Neal Unit. Bids are due by July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. The vendor must comply with TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and provide detailed reporting after each service, with pricing remaining firm throughout the contract year.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a specific HUB goal of 26.0% for "All Other Services Contracts" category. The HUB program promotes equal business opportunities for economically disadvantaged persons contracting with the State of Texas, allowing respondents to either subcontract portions of the contract to HUB vendors, use only Texas certified HUB vendors, or perform the entire contract with their own resources. Vendors must demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize Texas certified HUB vendors, including notifying potential subcontractors and maintaining documentation of outreach efforts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services across multiple facility areas suggests a significant contract value. The solicitation includes standard terms and conditions covering various legal and administrative provisions, with payment terms specifying compensation within 30 calendar days after invoice receipt or goods delivery, and contract funding contingent on legislative appropriations.