RFP 51512 Dining Kitchen Hood Cleaning

The University of Maryland, College Park’s Dining Services is seeking a State‑licensed contractor to perform periodic hood cleaning for all campus dining facilities. The contract will start March 1 2027 and run for one year, with an option to renew up to four additional one‑year terms. The contractor must provide trained personnel, follow a detailed cleaning schedule, and comply with university safety, insurance, and security requirements. Proposals are due November 30 2026, with a pre‑bid conference on November 11 2026 (optional). Questions must be submitted by November 18 2026. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance and lowest price among technically acceptable offers. • Scope: Complete cleaning of kitchen hoods, exhaust systems, and related components in three large dining halls and multiple auxiliary outlets. • Mandatory licensing: Contractor must hold a Maryland state hood‑cleaning license. • Contract length: 1 year (March 1 2027 – Feb 28 2028) with up to four one‑year extensions. • Submission format: Separate technical and financial volumes uploaded to UMD Box. • Evaluation: “Go/No‑Go” technical pass/fail, then lowest price wins. • Insurance & security: Required cyber‑liability, general liability, workers’ comp, and compliance with Section 889 of Public Law 115‑232.