RFP 24-002-Hood Cleaning.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Central Washington University (CWU) located in Ellensburg, Washington, soliciting proposals for Commercial Hood Exhaust System Cleaning and Fire Suppression Inspection Services. The RFP (Reference Bid RFP#24-002) seeks a qualified vendor to perform comprehensive hood exhaust system cleaning and fire suppression system inspections across multiple campus locations, including Tunstall Commons, North Village Café, Student Union Recreation Center, Food Wagon, Northside Commons Dining, and the Health Science building. Key dates include a Letter of Intent-to-Respond deadline of July 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT, with proposals due by August 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT.

The cost sheet details cleaning frequencies ranging from 1-4 times per year for different kitchen hoods and exhaust systems, with specific requirements for inspecting fire suppression systems at each location. The university has established voluntary diversity inclusion goals, including 10% Minority Business Enterprises, 6% Women's Business Enterprises, and 5% Washington Small Business & Veterans participation. Vendors will be evaluated on multiple criteria, including understanding of customer service, experience, proposal responsiveness, ability to meet project deadlines, and overall costs. The proposal will be scored by a committee from various CWU departments, with a total possible score of 100 points, emphasizing both technical capabilities and competitive pricing.