Middleton Unit Pest Control

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for pest control services at the Middleton Unit through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IW215860. The procurement seeks a Licensed Pesticide Applicator to provide comprehensive pest control services, including monthly interior pest control, emergency service calls, quarterly exterior pest control for a horse barn, and bi-annual exterior pest control for transportation areas, pickets, and the warden's house. The successful vendor must eradicate various pests including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other specified insects, while complying with TDCJ policies, safety requirements, and security procedures. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, with a registration deadline of July 10, 2025. Bids are due by July 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with the service contract commencing on September 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract year, and the Department reserves the right to amend the purchase order if the service area's square footage changes.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), with a specific 26.0% HUB participation goal for all other services contracts. Vendors must submit a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan, detailing their intentions to either subcontract with Texas certified HUB vendors or provide documentation of good faith efforts to do so. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions, including Terry County and Abilene City, and is part of a larger facilities management initiative that encompasses 74 different locations totaling 37,007,446 square feet of correctional infrastructure. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the extensive square footage and detailed service requirements suggest a significant contract value. The vendor must provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of Commercial Applicators License, and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, compliance with security protocols, and demonstrated capacity to provide consistent, high-quality pest control services across the correctional facility.