Kitchen Hood Cleaning

University Health is soliciting bids under IFB-226-03-070-SVC for professional vent hood cleaning, filter maintenance, and exhaust fan services at the Main Campus and the Texas Diabetes Institute in San Antonio, Texas. All services must strictly adhere to National Fire Protection Association NFPA 96:2024-12.6 standards, requiring cleaning to bare metal. The scope includes monthly cleaning for five specific areas at the Main Campus, including the Grill, Yolo Pizza, Ghost Kitchen, Sabor, and Stir Up areas, and quarterly cleaning for the Texas Diabetes Institute. Contractors are required to provide post-cleaning reports featuring grease depth readings measured by a gauge comb and must notify Facilities Management of any necessary repairs within 24 hours. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 19, 2026. Award evaluation will be based on a point-based system considering factors such as experience, references, and program implementation. Selected vendors must comply with extensive regulatory requirements, including HIPAA for patient privacy, OSHA safety standards, and various Texas Government Code mandates regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Mandatory contract terms include maintaining broad form commercial general liability insurance of 1 million dollars per claim and 2 million dollars aggregate. Payment is processed thirty days after administrative approval, with American Express BIP listed as the preferred payment method.