Pest Control Services for Abilene SSLC

Pest Control Services for Abilene SSLC is a solicitation issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under solicitation number HHS0017374, with a posting date of June 5, 2026, and a response deadline of June 29, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 561710 and is designated as a SLED procurement. The work will be performed in Texas and is structured as a firm-fixed-price, all-inclusive contract beginning September 1, 2026, and running through August 31, 2029, with no renewal options but a potential one-year extension at the agency’s discretion. Contractors are required to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, ensuring all services meet industry standards and are free of material defects. Work will be managed through individual Work Orders specifying scope, schedule, deliverables, and budget. The contractor must adhere to strict environmental regulations, including a prohibition on pesticide disposal on agency property and safe shipping and handling of all products. All personnel must pass comprehensive background checks including Social Security verification and statewide criminal and sex offender record screenings, with disqualification for fraud, child or adult abuse, or sex offender convictions. Personnel with misdemeanor convictions require prior agency approval. The contractor must maintain primary insurance coverage with mandatory limits of $1,000,000 for employer’s liability under Texas Workers’ Compensation standards and must ensure subcontractors comply with the same requirements. Performance is subject to oversight, inspection, and audit by the agency, and unsatisfactory work must be repaired or replaced at the contractor’s sole expense, with possible refund of payments. Invoicing must occur monthly, include the contract number and detailed service description, and reference Exhibit C pricing exclusively; no incidental expenses such as travel or equipment are reimbursable. Payment requires a Texas Identification Number (TIN) issued by the Texas Comptroller, and disputed invoices must be returned within 21 days. Bidders must complete mandatory affirmations including compliance with Title VI, Section 504, ADA, Title IX, Human Trafficking Prohibition, and cybersecurity training requirements, and certify they are not listed on any excluded parties database. Responses must be submitted via email to [email hidden] or through the HHS Online Bid Room using specified formatting rules including Microsoft Office formats and PDFs for signed documents, and must not exceed 25 MB in size