Pest Control Services Plane State Jail

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for pest control services at Plane State Jail Unit, with bids due July 7, 2026. Bidders must hold a valid pesticide license appropriate to the scope of work and submit a Certification of Insurance to TDCJ at 2 Financial Plaza, Suite 703, Huntsville, TX 77340.

A preferential consideration applies to Texas bidders who are service-disabled veterans or Texas residents under 34 TAC Rule 20.306. Unit pricing must be submitted with prices remaining firm for thirty days from the response due date. Delivery is quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed; bidders must specify the number of calendar days required for delivery, with fourteen calendar days as the default obligation if no delivery time is stated.

TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the State's best interests. The awarded contract may be extended up to three months at TDCJ's sole discretion. Response prices must reflect benefits, pricing, and hourly rates at least as favorable as those granted to any previous client for similar services and products; TDCJ retains the right to receive more favorable terms if the respondent enters into subsequent agreements offering better rates. All goods are subject to inspection and testing by authorized TDCJ personnel, with costs borne by the vendor if products fail to meet specifications.

The contract is subject to termination or cancellation without penalty based on availability of state funds and legislative appropriation. Respondents must comply with E-Verify system utilization, suspension and debarment certifications, child support obligation affirmations, and prohibitions on discrimination regarding firearm entities and boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Payment terms include options for cash discounts and net 30 arrangements. Bids should be submitted to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office at P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, TX 77342-4018. Contact Carolyn Dahlen, CTCD, at Carolyn.dahlen@tdcj.texas.gov or access the TDCJ Procurement Portal at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com.