IW219486 - Woodman

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IW219486 for monthly pest control services at the Woodman Unit and potentially other facilities. The solicitation requires a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide comprehensive pest control services targeting rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects. The contract includes two primary line items: monthly pest control for interior facilities (12 months) and emergency service calls (4 calls), with services set to commence on September 1, 2025. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 15, 2025, beginning at Woodman Unit and continuing to Crain and O'Daniel facilities. Bid responses are due by 3:00 PM CT on July 25, 2025, with written questions for clarification accepted until July 17, 2025. The contract has a base period of one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms, and prices must remain firm throughout the contract year. The TDCJ reserves the right to amend the purchase order if the service area's square footage changes.

The solicitation requires vendors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability and $500,000 in automobile liability, and may require submission of a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan. While no specific set-aside designations or incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the HUB plan suggests potential opportunities for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. The contract appears to be part of a larger facilities management strategy, as evidenced by the attached spreadsheet detailing 60 different correctional facilities totaling 37,007,446 square feet. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services and the extensive facility infrastructure suggest a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must also comply with TDCJ policies and meet various state-mandated certifications, including E-Verify requirements and potential conflict of interest disclosures.