RFP 51512 Dining Kitchen Hood Cleaning

The University of Maryland, College Park is soliciting proposals for professional dining kitchen hood cleaning services across 14 campus locations, including dining halls, stadiums, and cafes. The contract is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals. The selected contractor must be a State of Maryland licensed company and an NFPA 96 compliant operator. The scope of work involves varying cleaning frequencies, ranging from once per year for the concessions food truck and SECU Stadium to monthly cleanings for specific stations in the Yahantamitsi Dining Hall. Key deliverables include detailed visit reports with dated photos, compliance labeling on each hood system, and the provision of MSDS sheets during each visit. Proposals are due by November 30, 2026, and must be submitted in separate technical and financial volumes via UMD Box. The award will be granted to the responsible offeror who is rated technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. Technical evaluations will focus on contractor qualifications, including three references of similar scope and credentials for key personnel. Contractors must adhere to HACCP procedures and various safety guidelines from OSHA, FDA, and the PG County Fire Department. Subcontracting is prohibited for this contract. Payment terms are set at 30 days from the receipt of a proper invoice, and specific insurance and affidavit requirements apply to contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars or work performed on university premises.