Region 2 Central Pest Services

The Texas Department of Public Safety is requesting bids on pest control services for nine Region 2 facilities across the Houston area and surrounding counties under IFB 26R0024574, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time and contract start September 1, 2026.

The scope covers interior and exterior perimeter pest control services using integrated pest management practices across nine DPS facilities in Brenham, Bryan, Conroe, Houston, Humble, and Hempstead, ranging from approximately 1,344 to 13,627 square feet. Services include routine inspections, treatment applications, and monitoring with documented reporting. The contractor must meet two-hour response times for standard service calls during and outside regular work hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and one-hour response times for emergency calls. Contractor personnel must complete fingerprint-based criminal history background checks at the contractor's expense and submit DPS's Contractor Background Information Form (HR-22) within ten days of contract execution. The contractor must maintain appropriate insurance coverage consistent with industry standards and provide audited financial statements for the last two years or alternative documentation demonstrating financial solvency, with financial rating information due within 120 days after the contractor's fiscal year end.

The contract term is five years through August 31, 2031. DPS guarantees no minimum compensation and will authorize invoicing only upon specific approval from the contract monitor. Pricing must be submitted using the Mandatory Pricing Schedule in the exact format specified, with all costs, fees, licenses, and expenses included as sole compensation. The anticipated award date is August 21, 2026. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all solicitation addenda by the deadline. Electronic submission is available through the DPS Online Bid Room at https://texasdps.appianportalsgov.com/vendor-management or by email to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov. DPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to multiple contractors, and withdraw the solicitation at any time.