Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning

The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, North Dakota, is seeking commercial kitchen hood cleaning services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number 110.7-24-102. The procurement involves comprehensive cleaning services for seven commercial kitchen hoods, specifically six satellite household kitchen hoods measuring 8x4x3 and one main kitchen hood measuring 22x4x3. The contractor will be required to perform steam cleaning of all vents, fans, filters, and ductwork for each hood twice per year, with services commencing in April 2025 and continuing every six months thereafter. The contract term is set for two years, from 2025 through December 31, 2026, with potential for two additional 24-month renewal options. Key bid submission requirements include electronic submission through the State Procurement Online system, with bids due on December 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM CT, and any questions to be submitted by December 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM CT. Bidders must provide firm-fixed pricing for the initial two-year period, with potential price adjustments considered upon contract renewal.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, bidders must meet several critical qualifications, including maintaining active registration with the North Dakota Secretary of State and providing comprehensive insurance coverage. The required insurance includes commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage, and employer's liability insurance of at least $2,000,000. The procurement indicates an intent to award the contract to Extreme Cleaning Inc., though the specific contract value is not explicitly stated in the documentation. Payment terms are favorable, with the state committed to paying invoices within 45 days and accepting government credit cards without processing fee penalties. The procurement contact is Abigail Dschaak, who can be reached at aadschaak@nd.gov or 701-328-4912 for any additional information or clarifications regarding the solicitation.