IW219485 - Stevenson

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number IW219485 for pest control services at the Stevenson Unit. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive pest control services, including monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior pest control for the kennel, and bi-annual exterior pest control for pickets, state housing, and the warden's house. Vendors must possess a Commercial Applicators License and a Licensed Pesticide Applicator, with specific insurance requirements including $1 million in general liability coverage. The solicitation targets pest control for various facility areas, addressing infestations of rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects. Key dates include a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, with registration required by July 17, 2025, and a bid response deadline of July 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. Pricing is to remain firm throughout the contract year, with potential adjustments if service area square footage changes.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors will be required to comply with TDCJ policies, provide detailed reporting, and adhere to strict security protocols when working on correctional facility premises. While no incumbent vendor is identified in the provided documentation, the contract covers pest control services across multiple facility areas totaling 37,007,446 square feet. The bid schedule includes unit pricing for different pest control services, suggesting a potentially significant contract value, though an exact budget range is not specified. Successful vendors must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage pest control across a complex correctional facility network, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The comprehensive nature of the solicitation indicates a robust requirement for ongoing, reliable pest management services for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's facilities.