Commercial Kitchen Hood & Exhaust Cleaning Services Districtwide

The Richland School District Two is seeking bids for commercial kitchen hood and exhaust cleaning services districtwide. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing full-service cleaning of kitchen hoods and associated exhaust fans. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor must have been in business for at least five consecutive years, provide proof of liability insurance, and meet other qualifications as specified in the solicitation. Some key requirements include: * Cleaning products must be USDA-approved for food service use * All wastewater and greasy water must be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner * Working areas must be protected and left clean after the job is complete * Electrical outlets and connections must be protected * Any damage to facilities or property must be repaired by the contractor at their expense * Contractors must only work during specified hours, unless prior written approval is obtained * A certification sticker must be applied to the hoods of the systems cleaned upon completion of work Some key terms of the contract include: * The contract period will be for an unspecified number of years with an option to renew for additional one-year periods * The contractor must provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance * The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations * The district reserves the right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to perform or if funds are not available