Opportunity
University of Waterloo Bonfire #2026-RFPN-00495
University of Waterloo Food Services Hood Cleaning Services Solicitation
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFPN-00495
NAICS
561790
The University of Waterloo Food Services is seeking proposals for professional hood cleaning services for its campus cooking exhaust systems. - Government Buyer: - University of Waterloo Food Services - Scope of Work: - Cleaning of approximately 40 cooking exhaust hoods and ventilation systems across 12 buildings - Includes hoods, ducts, fans, filters, and vents - Most hoods require cleaning twice annually - Standards & Requirements: - Services must comply with legislative requirements and National Fire Protection Association Standard 96 (NFPA-96) - Vendors must be certified to NFPA 96 - Vendors must agree to the University of Waterloo Agreement as outlined in the RFP - Spend & Growth: - Current annual spend is about $80,000, with anticipated growth due to new student residence construction - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on quality, timely, and cost-effective service - Certification and compliance with NFPA-96 is mandatory
Description
The University of Waterloo Food Services is seeking vendors to provide hood cleaning services for approximately 40 cooking exhaust hoods and ventilation systems across 12 buildings. The cleaning must comply with legislative requirements and the NFPA-96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. The contract aims to secure quality, timely, and cost-effective services, with an annual spend of approximately $80,000 and expected growth due to new constructions. Vendors may be selected to provide services as per the RFP and Draft Agreement.