Vendor Selector for Kitchen Hood Cleaning Services, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242

Kent State University has selected Hoodz of Northeast Ohio to provide comprehensive kitchen hood cleaning services across its campus facilities. The contract establishes a three‑year initial term with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions, allowing the university to maintain fire‑safety compliance and cleanliness of its commercial cooking equipment. The award follows a standard competitive RFP process, and the vendor is now responsible for delivering specifications, scheduling a kickoff call, and finalizing the contract for electronic execution. • Scope: Routine cleaning, degreasing, and inspection of kitchen exhaust hoods at all university dining locations. • Term: 3‑year base period plus two optional 1‑year renewals, contingent on performance. • Procurement method: Direct award after competitive solicitation (sole‑source award to the selected vendor).