Hood Cleaning, Inspection and Repairs

Onslow County Schools Procurement & Materials Management Department in North Carolina is requesting quotes for semi-annual cafeteria hood cleaning, inspection, and repairs services across thirty-nine school sites, with quotes due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. under RFQ issued August 20, 2026.

Services must comply with NC FPC 2012 Table 609.3.3.1 and NFPA-96 guidelines. The scope includes high-pressure steam cleaning of hood systems, exhaust fans, ducts, hood interiors and exteriors, grease trays, cups, and filters; fire suppression system inspections per NFPA 10, 17A, 96, and UL 300 standards; and roof-top access cleaning. Work is performed semi-annually during September/October and March/April at each of the thirty-nine locations. The contractor must be NFPA-96 trained and certified and is responsible for all labor, equipment, protective materials, cleanup, and debris disposal.

Pricing is submitted on a per-location, per-visit basis for cleaning and inspection services, with unit costs required for supplementary items (nozzle caps and fusible links). The contract term runs from award date through June 30, 2027, with District option to extend for an additional four years with annual renewals. A penalty clause of $50.00 per day applies for failure to meet guaranteed completion timeframes.

The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation insurance with $500,000 employer liability, and automobile liability insurance with $500,000 bodily injury and property damage limits. No bid or performance bonds are required. Payment terms are net within thirty days of invoice receipt and signed service documentation from receiving facility staff. The District reserves the right to adjust quantities based on budgeted funds and to award on a split order or lump sum basis. Prospective bidders should conduct site visits by contacting Rebecca Collins, School Nutrition Director, at 910-455-2211 ext. 71550 or Dusty Rhodes, Safety and Security Director, at 910-455-2211 ext. 71570.