Univ. of Washington, Window Washing, Housing & Food Services RFP

The University of Washington Housing and Food Services is soliciting proposals for a multi-year contract to provide exterior window washing and related services for its facilities, primarily focusing on residential buildings where windows are cleaned every other summer. Beyond window washing, the selected vendor must be capable of performing annual roof anchor inspections and 10 year certification testing. The contract is expected to be awarded in early December 2026, with non-window washing work potentially starting in Winter 2027 and the initial wave of window washing beginning in Summer 2027. To be eligible, vendors must have been in business for at least five years, possess a valid business license, and have specific experience with commercial residential buildings. Additionally, vendors must maintain a location in the Puget Sound area of Western Washington and have a representative attend the mandatory hosted walkthrough on October 23, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via the Workday Strategic Sourcing site by November 3, 2026, and must include a signed copy of Addendum No. 1. Graham Sherwood serves as the Procurement Manager for this solicitation.