RFP 51512 Dining Kitchen Hood Cleaning

Solicitation RFP 51512 is a negotiated request for proposals issued by the University of Maryland Department of Procurement and Business Services for professional dining kitchen hood cleaning services. The scope of work involves the cleaning of hood systems across multiple locations, including the South Campus Dining Hall, Yahentamitsi Dining Hall, Denton/251 Dining Hall, and the Stamp Student Union Catering facility, with frequencies ranging from three to ten times per year depending on the location. To be eligible, contractors must be State of Maryland licensed and NFPA 96 compliant. All work must be performed while facilities are closed to the public, specifically between midnight and 5 a.m., and subcontractors are strictly prohibited from performing the work. The University will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) award basis. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes, technical and financial, via designated UMD Box portals by November 30, 2026. Technical acceptability is determined by a pass/fail evaluation of requirements, including the provision of three references, identification of key personnel, and a defined problem resolution process. Key deliverables include signed visit reports with before-and-after photos and the application of dated certification stickers to each cleaned system. Contractors must adhere to University of Maryland standard terms and conditions, including specific insurance requirements for on-premises work and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Maryland Living Wage and Prevailing Wage laws. Payment terms are set at 30 days from the receipt of a proper invoice. Additionally, offerors must provide comprehensive certifications regarding their small business status, corporate diversity, and sustainability programs.