IW219414 Stringfellow

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for comprehensive pest control services at the Stringfellow Unit through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IW219414. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide monthly interior treatments, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior treatments for specific areas like horse barns and kennels, and bi-annual exterior treatments for locations including unit pickets, BOQ, maintenance offices, and state housing. Successful bidders must possess a Commercial Applicators License and provide a Licensed Pesticide Applicator capable of managing pests including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other insects. The non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, with a registration deadline of June 25, 2025, and bid responses due by 3:00 PM CT on July 7, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. Vendor qualifications include compliance with TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and security procedures, which encompass background checks and strict protocols regarding facility entry.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and requires submission of a HUB Subcontracting Plan. Vendors must meet specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, with TDCJ named as an additional insured. The bid schedule includes line items for monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior pest control, and bi-annual exterior pest control, with unit pricing to be determined by bidders. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract and the extensive facility square footage (37,007,446 total square feet across 74 locations) suggests a significant potential contract value. Vendors must provide their contact information to ensure receipt of potential solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. The contract requires strict adherence to state procurement regulations, including E-Verify system requirements and anti-boycott certifications.