FNS Hood Cleaning Services, B26097

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) Procurement Services Department issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) B26097 on March 2, 2026, seeking a qualified vendor to provide yearly inspection and cleaning services for approximately 134 kitchen vent hoods (103 single-unit and 31 double-unit systems) distributed across 68 elementary schools, 26 middle schools, 17 high schools with 2 additional halls, and an FNS test kitchen throughout the school district. All services must comply with NFPA 96 standards and meet requirements established by the Fire Department, EPA, EPD, and OSHA, with the vendor required to provide hood cleaning certification at bid submission. The scope of work includes mandatory inspection and cleaning services scheduled during summer months when school is not in session, with potential coordination during holiday breaks or after-hours operations. Pricing must remain firm for one year from the award date and must include all transportation charges, chemicals, signage, tagging fees, equipment, and materials with no additional charges permitted; vendors must also provide an hourly rate for any additional related services identified during the contract period. The revised timeline (per Addendum No. 1) requires written questions by March 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET, with responses posted by March 18, 2026, and bid responses due by March 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET, with evaluation and award scheduled for April 2026. All bids must be submitted through the CCSD Bonfire Interactive Portal at https://cobbk12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, and within five business days of award notification, the selected vendor must provide proof of insurance including Commercial General Liability ($1 million minimum), Commercial Auto Liability ($1 million), Umbrella Coverage ($2 million), Comprehensive Crime/Fidelity Bond ($10,000), Statutory Workers' Compensation, and Employer's Liability ($100,000 minimum), with CCSD named as additional insured.

The procurement does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types; however, all prospective contractors must complete E-Verify registration and comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, with compliance requirements varying based on whether the contractor employs workers, uses subcontractors, or operates as a sole proprietor. Contractors bidding on contracts valued at $100,000 or more must submit Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certifications and certifications regarding debarment or suspension. The vendor's facility must be located in Georgia within 150 miles of CCSD's location in Kennesaw, Georgia, and pricing and terms may be extended to other governmental entities under the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program, including Cobb County Government, the Cities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna, the Devereux Foundation School, and Cobb County Charter Schools. No incumbent vendor, current contractor information, or specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. CCSD reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, award to multiple vendors, and considers escalation requests based on the Producer Price Index for Janitorial Services published by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.