Ellis Unit Pest Control

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive pest control services at the Ellis Unit, solicitation number IW215838. The contract requires monthly and periodic pest control for both interior and exterior areas, including food service spaces, administrative areas, inmate housing, agricultural facilities, and various buildings. Bidders must possess a Commercial Applicators License and have licensed pesticide applicators capable of managing comprehensive pest management services, including inspection, extermination, and prevention for pests such as rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other insects. The non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 01, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, with a mandatory registration deadline of June 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bids are due on July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 01, 2025. The contract structure includes a base period of one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms, potentially extending through August 31, 2030. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract year, with the department reserving the right to adjust pricing if service area square footage changes.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a 26.0% participation goal for all other services contracts. Prime contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors, either by committing to subcontracting or providing justification for why they will not do so. The contract requires compliance with specific security requirements for working on correctional facility premises and mandates the use of the E-Verify system for employment eligibility. Contractors must provide ongoing monthly reporting through a Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report to document compliance with the subcontracting plan and actual expenditures with HUB and non-HUB subcontractors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract covers pest control services across multiple facilities totaling 37,007,446 square feet, suggesting a substantial and comprehensive service requirement. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations and includes standard terms and conditions that cover various legal, ethical, and operational requirements for potential vendors.