Daniel Unit Pest Control

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IW219584 for comprehensive pest control services at the Daniel Unit, located in Snyder, Texas. The solicitation seeks a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior pest control for the horse barn and kennel, and bi-annual exterior pest control for various facility locations including pickets, computer recovery, transportation, and the warden's house. The pest control services must cover a range of pests including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 08, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, with a registration deadline of July 07, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The bid response deadline is July 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 01, 2025. The contract includes an initial one-year base period with options to renew for four additional one-year terms through August 31, 2030. Vendors must comply with TDCJ policies, provide detailed reporting, and follow specific security protocols when accessing correctional facilities.

The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, with a specific goal of 26.0% HUB participation for all other services contracts. Contractors must complete a Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan (HSP), which requires demonstrating good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors. The bid mandates specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability and $500,000 in automobile liability. Vendors must provide notification to potential subcontractors, including at least three Texas certified HUBs and two trade organizations, and maintain detailed records of their outreach efforts. While specific pricing is not provided in the documents, the bid schedule includes line items for various pest control services. The contract will require ongoing monthly reporting of subcontractor payments and compliance with established HUB goals. Responses without a completed HSP will be rejected, and the solicitation is designed to promote equal business opportunities for economically disadvantaged businesses in line with the 2009 State of Texas Disparity Study.