Pest Control Services at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids for commercial pest control services at Lubbock State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017702, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time and a questions deadline of July 31, 2026.

The scope encompasses initial facility inspections, development of a comprehensive pest management program, and ongoing pest control services across 29 buildings at 30-day intervals, with service frequencies ranging from weekly to quarterly. Services include treatment of rodents and crawling insects (roaches, ants, fleas, silverfish, scorpions), interior and exterior areas up to 15 feet from buildings, and seasonal flying insects, termites, and wood-destroying insects. All work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, with a four-hour response requirement for emergency requests. The contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with options for two one-year renewal periods and one additional one-year extension. The historical annual spend for similar services is $15,000. Pricing is submitted as firm, fixed unit rates on Exhibit C covering all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, with CPI-based adjustments permitted during renewal periods subject to HHSC approval.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant pest control experience and submit three verifiable references for similar services within the last three years. Contractor personnel must be at least 18 years old and hold applicable pest control licenses and certifications. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), professional liability ($1 million), and umbrella liability ($1 million). Bids must be submitted electronically through the HHS Online Bid Room or in person at HHS PCS, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas. Bidders claiming Texas bidder preference or other applicable preferences must comply with Exhibit A Solicitation Affirmations. The contract is subject to appropriations and availability of funds, with no guaranteed volume.