IW219409 - Hilltop

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) IW219409 for comprehensive pest control services at the Hilltop Unit and associated facilities. The solicitation requires a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide monthly interior and exterior pest control treatments, including emergency service calls across multiple locations. Specific services include controlling rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects, with treatments designed to provide pest management for at least 30 days after each application. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 14, 2025, beginning at the Murray Unit and continuing to the Hilltop Unit and Hughes Unit. Bids are due by July 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The contract features a base period of one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms through August 31, 2030. Vendors must comply with TDCJ policies, including personnel directives PD-22 and PD-29, and must maintain pricing firmness throughout the contract year.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total facility square footage across multiple TDCJ locations is 37,007,446 square feet, indicating a substantial scope of potential service areas. While no incumbent vendor is directly mentioned, the bid schedule includes line items for monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, monthly and quarterly exterior pest control for different areas, and bi-annual pest control for various locations. The Department reserves the right to adjust the purchase order if service area square footage changes. Pricing details and specific budget ranges are not explicitly disclosed in the provided documentation. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive pest control services across a diverse range of facilities, including administrative buildings, correctional units, farm operations, and support infrastructure, demonstrating the need for a robust and adaptable pest management approach.