FY26 Pest Control Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. HHS0016730 for Pest Control Services in HHS Region 03, specifically covering locations in Bonham, Mesquite, and Fort Worth. The procurement seeks comprehensive pest management services, including monthly and quarterly interior and exterior inspections, sticky trap management, and emergency pest control services. Bidders must be Pesticide Commercial Applicator Licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture and possess a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The solicitation requires detailed documentation, including HHS Solicitation Affirmations, a Pricing Sheet, Bidder Reference Form, and evidence of operational capabilities. Key dates include a bid posting on October 6, 2025, with questions due by October 13, 2025, and responses to be posted by October 17, 2025. The final bid response deadline is October 20, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with an anticipated contract start date upon award. The initial contract term will run from the award date until August 31, 2026, with potential two one-year renewals through August 31, 2028.

Potential bidders must comply with extensive legal and regulatory requirements, including verification of no felony convictions, compliance with state and federal laws, and restrictions on doing business with certain entities. The contract will be awarded based on best value considerations, evaluating the bidder's ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and price. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and professional liability insurance. The historical spend for similar services is $13,314.90 for the period of 9/1/2022 - 8/31/2025. Bidders must submit firm, fixed prices for the entire contract duration and complete an online registration process through the IAMOnline portal, with technical support available through a help desk. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with submission guidelines, with potential disqualification for non-adherence, and notes that technical difficulties will not be grounds for contract award protests.