IW219493 - O'Daniel

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) IW219493 for comprehensive pest control services at the O'Daniel Unit and potentially other correctional facilities. The procurement seeks a Licensed Pesticide Applicator with a Commercial Applicators License to provide monthly interior and exterior pest management treatments targeting rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other insects. Specific service requirements include monthly interior treatments, emergency service calls, and bi-annual exterior treatments across multiple facility areas such as pickets, Braille Factory, housing units, mechanical rooms, and administrative buildings. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 15, 2025, beginning at the Woodman Unit and continuing to Crain and O'Daniel units. Bids are due by July 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. Evaluation criteria will consider vendor performance, pricing, and conformance to specifications, with the department reserving the right to adjust pricing if service area square footage changes.

The solicitation encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation and requires vendors to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan. Vendors must maintain $1 million in general liability insurance and comply with TDCJ policies, including providing detailed monthly reports. The contract includes standard state procurement terms requiring compliance with anti-boycott provisions, E-Verify system usage, and conflict of interest disclosures. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services across multiple facilities suggests a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must submit contact information to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. The procurement is subject to legislative funding appropriations, and contract continuation is contingent upon ongoing state budget allocations. Interested vendors must carefully review the standard terms and conditions, which outline extensive requirements for documentation, performance, and legal compliance.