IW219435 Dominguez

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IW219435 for pest control services at the Dominguez Unit, located within Bexar County. The procurement seeks a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide comprehensive monthly interior and exterior pest control services, including treatments for rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other insects. The contract requires 12 months of monthly interior pest control and 4 emergency service calls, with treatments expected to be effective for at least 30 days. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, with a registration deadline of July 10, 2025. Potential bidders must submit questions by July 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with agency responses expected by July 16, 2025. The bid response deadline is July 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, including proper licensing, insurance capabilities, and the ability to commence services without financial assistance from the department. The vendor will be responsible for providing comprehensive pest management, including inspection, extermination, and prevention measures. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documents, the pricing will be based on monthly interior pest control and emergency service calls, with unit prices remaining firm throughout the contract year unless the service area's square footage changes. The procurement is part of a broader facilities management strategy, as evidenced by the attached document detailing 37,007,446 total square feet across 72 different locations, suggesting a potential for future expanded pest control services across the TDCJ's extensive property portfolio.