IW219467 - Garza East

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for pest control services for the Garza East Unit through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. IW219467. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive monthly pest control services for interior facility areas, including 12 months of service and 4 emergency service calls. Specific pest control requirements include treatment for rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects, with food service areas requiring treatment every 30 days and other facility areas every 90 days. Bidders must possess a Commercial Applicators License and Pesticide Applicator Licenses for service technicians, and must comply with TDCJ security procedures, provide safety data sheets for pesticides, and adhere to strict tool control and facility access guidelines. The non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 07, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, covering Garza East Unit, Garza West, and Chasefield. Potential bidders must submit questions by July 09, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with final bids due by July 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT. The initial contract term will run from September 01, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.

The solicitation includes provisions for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. Vendors will be required to maintain minimum commercial insurance coverage and provide documentation demonstrating compliance with various state regulations, including E-Verify system verification and non-discrimination practices. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the pest control requirements suggests a substantial service contract. The vendor must be prepared to service a facility with specific square footage requirements and integrate with existing TDCJ infrastructure and security protocols. Additional requirements include providing direct deposit information, material safety data sheets, and meeting electronic and information resources accessibility standards. The TDCJ reserves the right to reject any bid and terminate contracts for insufficient funding, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.