7CA07880 - Kitchen Hood Cleaning Services ***CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY***

This contract, issued by CAL FIRE under solicitation number 7CA07880, requires the provision of comprehensive kitchen hood inspection and cleaning services at the CAL FIRE Training Center in Ione, California. The contractor must supply all necessary materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees to perform the work. The scope includes annual and semi-annual cleaning and inspection of kitchen hoods, ducts, fans, and grease removal devices using non-flammable cleaning agents, with all work conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and industry codes, including ADA requirements and environmental regulations such as those from the EPA and local air pollution control districts. Upon completion, the contractor is responsible for removing debris, restoring equipment to operational condition, and replacing identification labels on the kitchen hoods. Certificates of inspection and cleaning must be submitted for acceptance at the worksite, located at 4501 State Highway 104, Ione, CA. The performance period spans approximately three years, beginning on or about May 15, 2026, and concluding around May 14, 2029. Pricing details are not provided within the solicitation but are structured through a rate sheet estimating two cleaning services per year. This contract is limited to California small businesses only, with emphasis on compliance with state-specific regulations and certifications including small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise status, verified through required documentation submissions. The contractor is also subject to various special contract requirements including prohibitions against employing undocumented workers, notification obligations regarding name changes, and indemnification for environmental health risks. Payment is contingent on satisfactory completion and is processed through the CAL FIRE Business Services office, with invoicing submitted monthly or quarterly in arrears. Proposal submissions must be made via email to the designated CAL FIRE contact by May 8, 2026, in PDF format, including mandatory forms such as bidder declarations, certification clauses, and payee data records. The contract’s administrative framework reflects California state contracting protocols rather than federal FAR clauses, with tailored contract clauses addressing prompt payment, force majeure, subcontractor payment timelines, and insurance coverage requirements.