Hoods.pdf

This is an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Tampa, Florida, for comprehensive hood cleaning services across 235 PreK-12 schools and specialty centers. HCPS is soliciting bids for professional cleaning of concessional and culinary stand exhaust hoods, with an estimated 70 annual hood cleanings required. The solicitation, designated ITQ 25509-ITQ-MST, requires vendors to include all labor, supervision, equipment, travel, and incidental costs in their proposals. Vendors must submit electronic quotes through the VendorLink system by November 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM, with the deadline for submitting questions set for November 6, 2025. The initial contract term begins upon Board approval and may automatically renew for up to four additional one-year periods, subject to budget appropriations, contractor performance, and mutual agreement.

Evaluation will be based on the submitted Quote Pricing Sheet, with contractors permitted a maximum 15% markup on materials and required to maintain firm pricing for at least one year. The contract covers 124 school sites at a flat rate of $1.00 per hood cleaning. All vendors must complete a vendor affidavit certifying they do not have ownership, controlling interest, or principal business location in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria. Additional requirements include human trafficking prevention certification, background checks, drug-free workplace compliance, and appropriate insurance coverage. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, and minority-owned businesses. Vendors must also complete vendor registration forms and provide comprehensive business and tax information for consideration.