School Board of Alachua County - Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Services - IFB #26-36 (2026)
- Due
- May 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
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Summary
The School Board of Alachua County is seeking bids for Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Services across various elementary, middle, and high schools and centers in Alachua, Florida.
Services include cleaning cooking exhaust hood systems, duct/fan components, and dishwasher exhaust hood systems in accordance with NFPA 96 standards. The submission deadline is May 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Bids must be submitted to the Purchasing Department at 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Bidder Acknowledgement and Acceptance Form
- Submittals Checklist Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions
- Jessica Lunsford Act - Bidder Affirmation Form
- Small/Minority Business Enterprise Form
- Insurance Certification Form
- Attachment A - General Conditions
- Instructions to Bidders - Supplies/Services
- Attachment B - General/Technical Specifications
- Attachment C - Form of Proposal and Bidder Questionnaire
- Appendix A - Service Site Directory
- Submit to
- School Board of Alachua County, District Office, Attn: Purchasing Department, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Reported agency
- School Board of Alachua County
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Alachua County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: School Board of Alachua County, District Office, Attn: Purchasing Department, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County School District in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Alachua County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder Acknowledgement and Acceptance Form, Submittals Checklist Form, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions, Jessica L. Review the full document from Alachua County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.