Site Visit Information 07-15-2026.docx

This is a Site Visit Information document dated July 15, 2026, for the Wilmington VAMC Hood and Duct Cleaning solicitation (36C24426Q0777). The document provides details regarding an on-site inspection scheduled at the VA Medical Center located at 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware 19805. The site visit is intended to allow prospective contractors to examine the cooking equipment exhaust systems that require professional cleaning services under this contract opportunity.

The required work involves comprehensive hood and duct cleaning services performed to NFPA 96, Chapter I standards across multiple kitchen and food service areas. Specific systems requiring service include a 6-foot updraft grill stand in the canteen with approximately 75 feet of exhaust duct and roof-mounted centrifugal fan; a 16-foot wall-mounted canopy hood in the canteen with approximately 20 feet of exhaust duct; a 16-foot island canopy hood; dietetics equipment including an auto wash system and dishwashing machine exhaust ducts; and two 8-foot canopy grill hoods with duct and exhaust fans in the Community Living Center. The contractor must provide quarterly cleaning for each listed device, affix certifications upon completion, cover exposed areas during work, and conduct full cleanup of dust and debris. All work must comply with OSHA regulations (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926), environmental protection standards (40 CFR), and hazardous materials transportation regulations (49 CFR Part 397).