SK122325_Feb_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Connecticut to establish a service contract for kitchen exhaust hood and duct cleaning and maintenance services. The solicitation seeks to secure ongoing cleaning and maintenance for approximately 74 food service hood systems operated by the University's Dining Services Department, with HVAC systems explicitly excluded from the scope of work. The RFP opened on January 9, 2026, at 9:15 AM EST and closes on February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors may submit questions during the designated Q&A period, which runs from January 9, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST through January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation with no stated restrictions on participation. Complete bid documentation and submission procedures are available through the HuskyBuy self-service online portal. Shamona Kamm at the University of Connecticut serves as the primary point of contact and can be reached at 860-486-5797 or shamona.kamm@uconn.edu.

Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor's proposal. The estimated total contract value was not disclosed in the solicitation materials. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available documentation. There are no stated set-asides or restrictions limiting participation by specific organizational types or disadvantaged enterprises. Detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, performance standards, service frequency, and additional technical requirements necessary for bid preparation should be verified in the complete solicitation documents available through the HuskyBuy portal.