Wynne Unit Pest Control

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for comprehensive pest control services at the Wynne Unit in Huntsville, Texas through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #IW219715. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide monthly pest control treatments for interior and exterior areas, including food service warehouses, poultry houses, swine operations, farm facilities, and administrative buildings. Bidders must possess a Commercial Applicators License and provide Licensed Pesticide Applicators for service technicians, with the ability to handle pest populations including rats, mice, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other insects. The non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 09, 2025 at 11:00 AM CT, with a registration deadline of July 08, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Bid responses are due by July 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM CT, with service commencement set for September 01, 2025. Contractors must meet minimum qualifications, including obtaining required commercial insurance, commencing services without financial assistance from TDCJ, and possessing necessary technical equipment and facilities.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a 26.0% HUB participation goal for "All Other Services Contracts". Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors, including notifying potential subcontractors and trade organizations about opportunities. The contract includes potential renewals for up to four additional one-year periods, with pricing to remain firm unless service area square footage changes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the accompanying square footage spreadsheet indicates the potential service area encompasses approximately 37,007,446 square feet across multiple facilities. Bidders must complete detailed HUB participation forms and can seek assistance from TDCJ's HUB program representatives. The contract terms reserve the state's right to award based on best value factors and to reject any or all bids, with standard state procurement regulations governing the solicitation process.