009-SNS-2027 Hood Cleaning Services for School Nutrition

Dougherty County Board of Education School Nutrition Program is requesting sealed bids for hood cleaning and disinfecting services across 26 school locations within the Dougherty County School System, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia.

The scope covers kitchen hood cleaning at elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and specialized facilities such as the culinary arts classroom at Westover High School. Hood configurations range from single-section to four-section units with lengths from 9 to 18 feet and widths from 8 to 13 feet. Bidders must provide all labor, equipment, and services necessary to complete disinfecting work in accordance with applicable state and local regulations. Pricing is by unit for each of the 26 school locations; all costs including product delivery must be included in the unit price quoted, and pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period with no fuel surcharges permitted.

The initial contract term commences September 1, 2026 and terminates June 30, 2027, with renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms by mutual agreement. The Board reserves the right to award to a single vendor or multiple vendors. Invoices will be paid within 30 days of receipt following inspection and acceptance, on an F.O.B. destination basis to school locations.

Bidders must submit sealed proposals in triplicate (one original print copy, one print copy, and one digital copy on flash drive) and include non-collusion affidavits, debarment and suspension certifications, E-Verify affidavits, and equal opportunity assurances. The contract requires compliance with Buy American provisions and federal civil rights protections. Written questions are due by July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to Purchasing@docoschools.org with subject line "Q&A for 009-SNS-2027." Virtual bid opening attendance is available via Zoom. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within approximately 60 days of bid opening.