IW219491 - Byrd

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number IW219491 for comprehensive pest control services at the Byrd Unit, a correctional facility. The procurement seeks a Licensed Pesticide Applicator to provide monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior pest control for the sales warehouse, and bi-annual exterior pest control for specific facility areas. Required services include managing infestations of rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects, with an emphasis on utilizing non-chemical control methods when possible. Bidders must possess a Commercial Applicators License and demonstrate compliance with TDCJ's strict security procedures. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory site visit on June 04, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with a registration deadline of June 03, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT. Questions from potential bidders must be submitted by June 09, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with department responses expected by June 11, 2025. The final bid response deadline is June 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with the service contract commencing on September 01, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes a base period of one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms, providing potential long-term stability for the selected vendor. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract year, with TDCJ reserving the right to adjust the purchase order if the service area's square footage changes. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement covers pest control services across multiple facilities totaling 37,007,446 square feet, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation excludes certain pest management services for birds, bats, and termites, which are outside the contract's scope. Vendors must be prepared to navigate the complex security environment of a correctional facility while providing professional pest control services. The procurement emphasizes best value considerations, likely evaluating factors such as vendor qualifications, pricing, service methodology, and ability to meet strict institutional requirements.