IW219462 - Henley

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) IW219462 for monthly pest control services at the Henley Unit, a state correctional facility. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive pest control services for both interior and exterior areas, targeting rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects. Successful bidders must possess a Commercial Applicators License and provide a Licensed Pesticide Applicator who can perform monthly inspections, exterminations, and preventative treatments effective for at least 30 days. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 18, 2025, beginning at Plane State Unit and continuing to Henley Unit and Hightower Unit. Written questions for clarification are due by July 21, 2025, with final bid responses required by 3:00 PM CT on July 29, 2025. The contract will commence on September 1, 2025, and run through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Vendors must comply with all TDCJ policies and meet specific security requirements, including background checks and restrictions on items brought onto correctional premises.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors will be required to adhere to standard TDCJ Terms and Conditions, which include various state-mandated certifications related to ethical and legal standards. The bid requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for pest control services, with prices to remain firm throughout the contract year unless the service area's square footage changes. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the pest control requirements and the involvement of multiple state correctional facilities suggest a significant contract value. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to handle pest control across potentially large facility footprints, with the attached square footage document indicating the Texas corrections system manages facilities totaling over 37 million square feet. The contract will require vendors to be adaptable, security-conscious, and capable of providing consistent, high-quality pest management services across correctional environments.