Awarded vendors
- Kept Companies
Description
This contract awards the City of Worcester the exclusive right to have a qualified contractor clean and inspect the kitchen exhaust (hood) systems at all Worcester Public Schools for a one‑year period. The work must be performed annually during the first two weeks of August and must meet Massachusetts Department of Fire Services certifications (Type 1) and NFPA 96 standards. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, and must provide insurance, workers’ compensation, and background clearances. The contract term is July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 with optional one‑year extensions.
• Scope: Annual cleaning and inspection of 45 kitchen exhaust hoods across 21 school locations.
• Requirements: Certified fire‑services competency, insurance coverage, guarantee of work for one year, compliance with NFPA 96.
• Award: Kept Companies (dba GreasePro) awarded at $10,495 total; no bond required; net‑45 payment terms with possible prompt‑pay discount.