IW219433 - Travis County State Jail

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) IW219433 for comprehensive pest control services at the Travis County State Jail. The solicitation seeks 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 visitation areas. Specific pest eradication requirements include addressing rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects, with vendors required to comply with TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and federal and state regulations. The non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with a registration deadline of July 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bid responses are due by August 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The contract includes an initial base period of one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms through August 31, 2030. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, vendor performance history, quality of services, and compliance with specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires vendors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation with minimum coverage limits. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract year, with the Department reserving the right to adjust pricing if the service area's square footage changes. While no incumbent vendor is directly identified, the solicitation is part of a broader TDCJ facilities management approach, as evidenced by the accompanying document detailing over 37 million square feet of facility space across multiple locations. The document indicates potential for comprehensive pest control services across the TDCJ system, suggesting this contract could be a pilot or part of a larger procurement strategy. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for comprehensive pest control services at the Travis County State Jail facility.