IW219495 - Ware

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IW219495 for comprehensive pest control services at the Ware Unit, seeking a vendor to provide monthly interior facility treatments, emergency service calls, quarterly pest control for specific areas, and bi-annual pest control. The solicitation requires vendors to possess a Commercial Applicators License and provide a Licensed Pesticide Applicator, with services targeting eradication of rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects in both indoor and outdoor facility areas. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with mandatory registration by June 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, and the bid response deadline set for July 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT. The contract will commence on September 1, 2025, with an initial one-year base period and options to renew for four additional one-year terms through August 31, 2030. Vendors must comply with TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and federal and state regulations, with unit pricing remaining firm throughout the contract year unless service area square footage changes.

The solicitation appears to include provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), requiring vendors to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of their bid package. Vendors must meet minimum qualifications, including the ability to obtain required commercial insurance and commence services without financial assistance from the department. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services across multiple facility areas suggests a substantial contract value. The bid covers an extensive range of facilities, with the provided unit square footage document indicating a total of 37,007,446 square feet across 72 different locations, which implies potential future expansion or additional service opportunities. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with state regulations, and the financial stability to provide consistent, high-quality pest control services across a complex correctional facility environment.