IW219406 Connally

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IW219406 for comprehensive pest control services at the Connally Unit correctional facility. The solicitation requires a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior pest control for the kennel, and bi-annual exterior pest control for three unit pickets, state housing, and the warden's house. Specific pest eradication targets include rats, mice, bedbugs, and cockroaches, with explicit exclusions for birds, bats, snakes, and wood-destroying organisms. The non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 10, 2025, at 10:15 AM CT, with a registration deadline of July 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT. The bid response deadline is set for July 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a planned service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The contract includes an initial one-year term with options to renew for four additional one-year periods, and contractors must maintain firm pricing throughout the contract year.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid includes a comprehensive pricing schedule for various pest control services, though a specific budget range is not directly stated in the provided documents. Contractors must comply with TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and reporting procedures, and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the specified pest control requirements. The contract allows for potential adjustments if the service area's square footage changes, and the Department reserves the right to amend the purchase order accordingly. Bidders must submit complete contact information to ensure receipt of any amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and licensed personnel to effectively manage pest control across the facility's various areas, with strict adherence to state regulations and TDCJ's specific operational requirements.