IW219447 Johnston

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IW219447 for pest control services at the Johnston Unit located in Winnsboro, Van Zandt County, Texas. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive monthly pest control services for both interior and exterior facility areas, including emergency service calls. Specific deliverables include 12 months of interior pest control, 4 emergency service events, and 2 bi-annual exterior pest control treatments covering the farm shop, farm office, and warden's house. Required vendor qualifications include possessing a Commercial Applicators License and providing a Licensed Pesticide Applicator. The contract will cover pest control for various pests including rats, mice, bedbugs, and cockroaches, with strict security protocols for vendor personnel. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for July 21, 2025, at 10:15 AM CT, with mandatory registration by July 18, 2025. Bid responses are due by 3:00 PM CT on July 31, 2025, and the bid will remain valid for 90 days after submission.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is set to commence on September 1, 2025, and continue through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract year, with the Department reserving the right to adjust the purchase order if the service area's square footage changes. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documents, the procurement follows the standard terms and conditions outlined in the TDCJ's procurement guidelines, which include compliance with state purchasing regulations, E-Verify requirements, and various legal and ethical certifications. The solicitation indicates that the state will evaluate bids based on best value considerations, potentially taking into account factors beyond just the lowest price. Vendors will need to carefully review the comprehensive Standard Terms and Conditions document, which covers extensive legal and operational requirements for doing business with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.