On-Call Emergency Pest Abatement Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking qualified subcontractors to provide on-call emergency pest abatement services for urgent infestations involving wasps, bed bugs, rodents, or other immediate threats requiring rapid response beyond routine maintenance. This contract demands the ability to deploy trained personnel and specialized treatments at any time to secure state facilities, with services expected to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to address outbreaks that pose health, safety, or operational risks. Response times must be swift and effective, with providers expected to have the equipment, certifications, and protocols necessary to handle high-risk pest scenarios in institutional environments. The solicitation is open for submissions until July 9, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 561710, which covers pest control services. It is issued as a subcontract opportunity through the Texas SmartBuy platform, with no set-aside provisions specified. Performance will occur across various Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities, though specific locations are not detailed. Interested vendors must be prepared to demonstrate experience in emergency pest management, compliance with state and federal regulations, and the capacity to maintain readiness for unscheduled interventions under potentially challenging conditions.