Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning And Maintenance Services

The County of San Mateo is soliciting proposals for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning and Maintenance Services to support the San Mateo Medical Center, including its acute-care hospital, long-term care facilities in San Mateo and Burlingame, and various outpatient clinics throughout the county. The scope of work involves exhaust and duct degreasing to remove flammable grease, the sale and cleaning of commercial kitchen filters, and the servicing and replacement of exhaust fan belts. The selected contractor must provide 24/7/365 emergency support and handle all required regulatory documentation. The contract is intended for a five-year term and is governed by the laws of the State of California. Proposals are due by 1:00 pm on October 14, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov eProcurement system. The award will be based on the overall best value, evaluated through a points-based system focusing on project approach, firm qualifications, team qualifications, and price. Preferential scoring is available for local, small, and micro businesses certified by the OSDS. Contractors must comply with several stringent requirements, including the San Mateo Living Wage Ordinance, HIPAA business associate standards for protecting electronic protected health information, and the SMMC Vendor Credentialing Program. Additionally, the contractor must certify they are not on any federal exclusion lists and adhere to local ordinances regarding non-recyclable plastic disposable food service ware.