Pest Control Services

Workforce Solutions Cameron, a private non-profit workforce development organization in Cameron County, Texas, is seeking a Licensed Pest Control Applicator through Request for Quotes (RFQ # 25-RFQ-09-258) to provide comprehensive monthly pest control services for three locations in Brownsville. The services include monthly inspections, preventive treatments, urgent infestation control, and quarterly flea treatments targeting ants, roaches, fleas, rodents, and flying insects, with termite control explicitly excluded. Bidders must be established businesses with a minimum of five years of hands-on pest control experience and must carry $1,000,000 in public liability and property insurance, along with workers' compensation coverage. The evaluation criteria for the contract are structured with 45 points allocated to price/cost, 40 points for years in business, 15 points for completeness, and 5 points for Historically Under-Utilized Business (HUB) status. The RFQ was released on September 22, 2025, with quotes due by 3:00 PM CST on October 10, 2025, and the initial contract period will be for one year with the potential to renew for up to four additional one-year terms based on satisfactory performance.

The procurement opportunity includes specific set-aside considerations for Historically Under-Utilized Businesses (HUB), with 5 evaluation points dedicated to HUB status, which may provide a competitive advantage for qualifying vendors. Bidders are required to submit multiple attachments, including a Proposer's Response Form, Professional References, and various certifications related to legal authority, lobbying, corporate franchise tax, conflict of interest, and equal opportunity employment. The contract will be negotiated on a cost reimbursement basis and is contingent on the availability of funds. While no specific budget range or incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the pest control services and the multi-location scope suggest a potentially significant annual contract value. Interested vendors must demonstrate not only technical capabilities in pest control but also comprehensive compliance with administrative and legal requirements to be considered for the contract award.