IW219412 - Wallace

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IW219412 for comprehensive pest control services at the Wallace Unit, a correctional facility. The solicitation requires a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, quarterly pest control for specific areas like kennels and warehouses, and bi-annual pest control for unit pickets, the warden's house, and garment factory. The vendor must eradicate various pests including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other insects while complying with TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and federal and state regulations. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, with a registration deadline of June 19, 2025. The bid response is due by 3:00 PM CT on July 3, 2025, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The contract has a base period of one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms through August 31, 2030.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The vendor must maintain $1 million in general liability coverage and statutory workers' compensation insurance. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the procurement covers an extensive network of facilities totaling 37,007,446 square feet, suggesting potential for future expanded services. Pricing will be based on unit costs for monthly, emergency, quarterly, and bi-annual services, with the department reserving the right to adjust pricing based on changes in service area square footage. The comprehensive nature of the contract, covering multiple pest control services across a large correctional facility, indicates a potentially significant contract value, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Vendors must use non-chemical control methods, provide proper treatment of indoor and outdoor areas, and submit detailed reporting to meet the contract requirements.