Mosquito Control_ Aerial Spraying

The Department of State Health Services in Texas is soliciting bids for mosquito control services through aerial and ground spraying operations under solicitation HHS0016771, with proposals due by June 1, 2026. The scope encompasses adulticide and larvicide applications via aerial and ground methods, larval site inspections, and associated administrative support, with pricing to be submitted via Exhibit C using per-acre, per-pound, per-tablet, and per-hour unit rates. The contract will commence on September 1, 2026, with a base term ending August 31, 2027, and includes up to three one-year renewal options and a potential one-year extension, extending service through August 31, 2031. Performance will occur across various locations throughout Texas without a fixed delivery point, requiring contractors to operate in compliance with FAA regulations for aircraft, EPA and TDA guidelines for pesticide use, and Texas Public Information Act transparency mandates. Bid submissions must include completed Exhibits C, D, and G, a security plan, evidence of financial capability, a public information act copy if applicable, and signed addendum acknowledgments, submitted as a single electronic package not exceeding 25 MB or on a single USB drive. Contractors must employ two FAA-certified pilots with 137 endorsements, maintain aircraft and equipment security with 24/7 attendance or guarding, secure liability insurance of at least $5 million, and designate a professional public relations firm requiring prior approval for all communications. The contract prohibits assignment without agency consent, mandates full audit rights for state and federal entities, and requires adherence to a Congested Area Plan approved by the FAA, as well as avoidance of designated no-spray zones. The award will be made on a best value basis, evaluating technical merit—including experience, performance capability, and financial solvency—alongside price, without assigning numerical weights. The state retains unrestricted rights to all work products and data, and contractors must provide their SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier without needing to declare small business status or federal socioeconomic certifications, though Texas-specific preferences for locally owned veterans, native vegetation, or recycled materials may be voluntarily affirmed. All invoicing must be monthly, include contract numbers and work descriptions aligned to Exhibit C, and comply with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with payments processed through the Texas Comptroller’s system using a valid Texas Payee ID.