IW219501 Chase Field

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IW219501 for comprehensive pest control services at the Chase Field Unit and associated facilities. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, bi-annual exterior pest control, and an annual pest control treatment for multiple locations including BOQ, freight terminal, gas garage, and the Truck Driving Education Building. Vendors must possess a Commercial Applicators License and Pesticide Applicator Licenses for service technicians, and strictly adhere to TDCJ's security protocols when working at correctional facilities. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 07, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT at the Garza East Unit, with bidder questions due by July 09, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT and agency responses expected by July 10, 2025. The bid response deadline is July 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a planned service commencement date of September 01, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with specifications, vendor performance history, and ability to meet the comprehensive pest control requirements across multiple facilities.

The solicitation includes provisions for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, requiring bidders to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan, which indicates a preference for diverse vendor participation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services across multiple facilities suggests a potentially significant contract value. The TDCJ reserves the right to award multiple contracts, reject any or all bids, and make awards based on quality, conformance to specifications, and vendor performance tracking. Vendors must provide appropriate insurance coverage and comply with all TDCJ policies and procedures. The procurement appears to be open to qualified commercial pest control providers who can demonstrate the technical capabilities, licensing, and operational expertise to manage pest control services in a complex correctional facility environment. Potential bidders should carefully review the standard terms and conditions, which outline detailed requirements for tax identification, E-Verify compliance, and various state-mandated certifications.