Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning

The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (UWEC) is soliciting competitive bids for kitchen exhaust system cleaning services through an online procurement process. The procurement requires interested vendors to submit proposals electronically through the SciQuest bidding platform by January 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 9:00 am, with location details provided upon RSVP. Potential bidders must submit written questions by December 24, 2025, with anticipated responses to be posted by December 30, 2025. The first service is anticipated to be delivered on February 21, 2026. Bidders will likely need to demonstrate expertise in comprehensive kitchen exhaust system cleaning, including thorough documentation of cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and compliance with relevant health and fire safety standards. Evaluation criteria are expected to include vendor qualifications, technical capabilities, pricing structure, and demonstrated experience in similar institutional settings.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation, vendors should be prepared to potentially meet standard procurement requirements for state educational institutions. The procurement appears to be open to qualified commercial cleaning service providers specializing in kitchen exhaust system maintenance. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation. Interested firms should carefully review the complete bid specifications on the SciQuest platform and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of specialized cleaning requirements for university kitchen ventilation systems. All communication regarding the bid must be directed in writing to Shelle Gholson at purchasing@uwec.edu, and vendors should anticipate potential site visit requirements to fully understand the scope of work. While no specific budget range is mentioned, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for comprehensive kitchen exhaust system cleaning services.