IW219490 - Lopez

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) IW219490 for comprehensive pest control services at the Lopez Unit, seeking a Licensed Pesticide Applicator to provide monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, and bi-annual exterior pest control treatments. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to manage pest populations including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects, with treatment methods guaranteeing pest control for a minimum of 30 days after each application. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, with registration required by July 18, 2025, and bids due by July 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT. The contract will commence on September 1, 2025, with a base period of one year and options to renew for four additional one-year terms through August 31, 2030. Vendors must possess a Commercial Applicators License and comply with all TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and reporting procedures, with pricing required to remain firm throughout the contract year.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid schedule includes three line items: 12 months of monthly interior pest control, 4 emergency service calls, and 2 bi-annual exterior pest control treatments, with the department reserving the right to amend the purchase order if facility square footage changes. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the attached square footage document reveals a comprehensive inventory of 72 facilities totaling 37,007,446 square feet, suggesting potential future expansion opportunities for the selected vendor. The pricing and budget details are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, but the contract's multi-year structure and potential for renewal indicates a stable and potentially lucrative opportunity for a qualified pest control service provider. Vendors will need to carefully review the Standard Terms and Conditions document, which outlines additional compliance requirements, payment terms, and vendor responsibilities for doing business with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.