Commercial Pest Control Services for Abilene District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601340000061120 for Commercial Pest Control Services specifically for the Abilene District, covering multiple facilities across counties including Sterling County. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive pest management services, including quarterly snake repellant treatments for 16,880 linear feet, annual ant control treatments for 564,267 square feet of turf, and ongoing pest control for various TxDOT facilities. The successful vendor must be a company with at least three years of pest control experience, possessing current business and applicator licenses from the Texas Department of Agriculture, with a Responsible Certified Commercial Applicator (RCCA) and Certified Commercial Applicators (CCAs) licensed in multiple pest control categories. Key performance requirements include emergency service response within 30 minutes, completing services within four hours, and providing detailed service tickets. The solicitation was released on March 13, 2025, with a close date of March 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and questions were due by March 20, 2025, with TxDOT responses posted by March 25, 2025. The initial contract term runs from execution through March 31, 2026, with options for three additional one-year renewals, and the tentative contract award date is April 1, 2025.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The pricing schedule uniformly sets rates at $4.00 per quarter for snake control and pest control services, and $1.00 per treatment for ant control, covering 14 locations including Abilene, Sweetwater, Colorado City, Big Spring, and other regional maintenance facilities. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Vendor Qualifications Schedule and Vendor Personnel Qualifications form, with TxDOT reserving the right to reject personnel based on references or past performance. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating specific coverage levels including $600,000 for Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Insurance, with additional requirements for Waiver of Subrogation and Additional Insured status. The contract includes an Early Payment Program that offers vendors priority invoice processing and potential financial benefits. While no specific budget range is listed, the pricing structure suggests a modest contract value focused on providing systematic pest control services across the Abilene District's maintenance facilities. TxDOT emphasizes that the contract is not exclusive, allowing the department to obtain similar services from other sources during the contract term.