Janitorial Services – Seed Lab

The Texas Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for weekly janitorial services at its Seed Laboratory in Giddings, Texas, under Invitation for Bids ESBD 5510001236, with a pre-bid conference on October 30, 2026 and bids due November 30, 2026. All bidders, including Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) certified entities and bidders not planning to subcontract, must complete and submit a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan, because TDA has determined subcontracting opportunities are probable.

The contractor furnishes all labor, equipment, cleaning supplies, and materials except paper towels, toilet tissue, hand soap, and trash liners, which TDA provides. Work covers approximately 9,600 square feet on a weekly schedule, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, restroom cleaning and disinfection, kitchen maintenance, and light fixture cleaning. Services cannot be performed during laboratory business hours (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday) unless the facility is closed for federal, state, or agency holidays. Bidders must provide three professional references for similar services performed within the past two years, hold a current Texas Identification Number, be current on state and local tax filings, carry appropriate insurance, and meet financial responsibility requirements.

TDA estimates contract value exceeding $100,000. The initial term runs through August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewals at TDA's sole discretion through August 31, 2030. Bidders submit detailed cost proposals on the provided Cost Price Sheet.

Award goes to the bidder offering best value to the State of Texas, based on qualifications, experience, past performance, cost, and compliance with state law. Questions are due November 3, 2026. Sealed bids are submitted electronically to bidroom@texasagriculture.gov by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on November 30, 2026, with vendor selection and contract review anticipated by December 11, 2026.