School Board of Alachua County - Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Services - IFB #26-36 (2026)
Alachua County School DistrictSchool · Gainesville, FL- Due
- May 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
The School Board of Alachua County is seeking bids for commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning services at forty schools and educational centers throughout the district. The scope includes scheduled annual cleaning of all cooking and dishwasher exhaust hood systems, ductwork, blowers, filters, and grease traps, plus unscheduled spot cleaning services as needed. Work involves manual cleaning, scraping, low-pressure washing, and steam cleaning to render interior surfaces to bare metal. Bidders must have at least three years of continuous commercial experience in Florida, hold IKECA or equivalent professional certification, and meet background screening and insurance requirements. Bids are due by May 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST.
Commercial kitchen cooking exhaust hood systems, Commercial dishwasher exhaust hood systems, Ductwork, Blowers, Exhaust fans, Grease filters, Grease traps, Drip pans
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Summary
The School Board of Alachua County is seeking bids for commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning services at forty schools and educational centers throughout the district.
The scope includes scheduled annual cleaning of all cooking and dishwasher exhaust hood systems, ductwork, blowers, filters, and grease traps, plus unscheduled spot cleaning services as needed. Work involves manual cleaning, scraping, low-pressure washing, and steam cleaning to render interior surfaces to bare metal. Bidders must have at least three years of continuous commercial experience in Florida, hold IKECA or equivalent professional certification, and meet background screening and insurance requirements. Bids are due by May 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Commercial kitchen cooking exhaust hood systems
- Commercial dishwasher exhaust hood systems
- Ductwork
- Blowers
- Exhaust fans
- Grease filters
- Grease traps
- Drip pans
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- 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
- Proof of E-Verify Participation
- Submit to
- School Board of Alachua County, District Office, Attn: Purchasing Department, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Duration
- 24 months
- 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. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Commercial kitchen cooking exhaust hood systems, Commercial dishwasher exhaust hood systems, Ductwork, Blowers, Exhaust fans, Grease filters, Grease traps, Drip pans. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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.