Air Duct and Vent Cleaning Services

Opportunity Home San Antonio, a public housing authority in Bexar County, Texas, is soliciting bids for comprehensive air duct and vent cleaning services across its residential properties. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeks qualified independent contractors to perform cleaning services for 270 community laundry room dryers, 1,782 resident unit dryer vents, 43 property community kitchens, and 8,280 resident unit kitchens. The primary objective is to preserve the assets of Opportunity Home properties through thorough cleaning services. Contractors must provide labor, materials, and equipment to complete the cleaning tasks, with strict pricing requirements that prohibit additional charges like fuel surcharges or trip fees. The bid was issued on November 5, 2025, with responses due on November 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and anticipated board approval in December 2025. The contract will be a firm fixed-term agreement with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods at Opportunity Home's discretion.

The procurement includes significant social mission objectives with specific requirements for contractor workforce composition. Contractors must recruit and hire low-income individuals, with mandated goals of 30% hiring of Section 3 residents and subcontracting 10% to Section 3 businesses for construction contracts and 3% for non-construction contracts. Eligible contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and builders' risk insurance. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including equal employment opportunity, immigration, and fair housing laws. Contractors must complete detailed documentation, including a Section 3 Utilization Plan, monthly compliance reports, and various certification forms demonstrating their commitment to providing economic opportunities to targeted populations. Failure to meet these requirements could result in contract cancellation, termination, suspension, or debarment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the extensive scope of work covering multiple properties suggests a substantial contract value.