IW219424 - Hightower

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IW219424 for comprehensive pest control services at the Hightower Unit in Liberty County, Texas. The solicitation seeks a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide monthly interior and exterior pest control services, including emergency service calls and bi-annual pest control for two pickets and a garment factory. Required services target various pests including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other insects, with specific treatment requirements for different facility areas. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 18, 2025, beginning at Plane State Unit, continuing to Henley, and concluding at Hightower Unit. Bids are due by 3:00 PM CT on July 29, 2025, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The contract will have a base period of one year with four potential one-year renewal options, potentially extending through August 31, 2030. Vendors must provide Pesticide Applicator Licenses, maintain required commercial insurance, and demonstrate the ability to commence services without financial assistance from TDCJ.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with TDCJ policies and security procedures, and bid prices are to remain firm throughout the contract year unless the service area's square footage changes. Minimum qualifications include providing valid licensing documentation, maintaining appropriate commercial insurance, and possessing operational capability to immediately commence services. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services across multiple facilities suggests a potentially substantial contract value. The bid schedule includes line items for monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, and bi-annual pest control, indicating a structured pricing approach. The standard terms and conditions document emphasizes strict procurement protocols, including requirements for E-Verify system usage, anti-boycott provisions, conflict of interest disclosures, and adherence to state-mandated certifications.