005-SNS-2026 systemwide hood cleaning services

The Dougherty County Board of Education School Nutrition Program is soliciting sealed bids for System-Wide Hood Cleaning Services, a comprehensive maintenance contract targeting kitchen hood systems across the county's school facilities. The procurement opportunity, identified as 005-SNS-2026, requires professional hood cleaning services to ensure safety, compliance, and optimal kitchen equipment performance. Potential bidders must provide detailed documentation demonstrating their capability to perform thorough and systematic hood cleaning, likely including degreasing, filter cleaning, and comprehensive inspection of kitchen ventilation systems. The bid is scheduled to be opened on June 3, 2025, at 11:00 am, with the location set at 601 Flint Avenue in Albany, GA, and a simultaneous virtual Zoom streaming option available for interested parties. Prospective vendors will need to submit comprehensive proposals that detail their technical approach, cleaning methodologies, safety protocols, and pricing structure. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, typical considerations for such contracts would include expertise, cost-effectiveness, compliance with health and safety standards, and proven track record in school food service environments.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises based on the available information. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The attached Price Proposal Form suggests that bidders will need to provide detailed pricing information, indicating that cost will be a significant factor in vendor selection. While no specific budget range is disclosed, school district hood cleaning contracts typically range from $5,000 to $25,000 annually, depending on the number of facilities and complexity of kitchen systems. Vendors will likely need to demonstrate compliance with local and state health regulations, possess appropriate cleaning certifications, and have experience working in educational food service environments. The contract duration is implied to be for the 2026 school year, though exact contract length is not explicitly stated in the provided materials.