University of Washington Workday #GSWW1026

University of Washington HFS window washing and roof-anchor services

The University of Washington Housing & Food Services (HFS) is seeking recurring window washing and roof-anchor services for its Seattle-area residential and office facilities. - Buyer: University of Washington, Housing & Food Services (HFS); office details are not specified. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the opportunity; no products or part numbers are specified. - Core services: Exterior window washing at residential halls, apartments, and HFS offices; limited interior glass cleaning; annual visual roof-anchor inspections; and periodic physical pull testing and certification. - Residential halls are generally cleaned every other summer; apartments are cleaned each summer. Terry Central Office receives annual interior and exterior cleaning. - Building coverage includes Hansee, McCarty, Oak, Oliver, Spratlen, Alder, Elm, Lander, Maple, Poplar, Terry, and Haggett halls; Mercer Court and Cedar apartments; and Stevens Court and its addition. Site-specific limits apply, including public areas only at Hansee Hall and skylights at Stevens Court. - Oliver Hall’s Bay Laurel Catering office/tasting room has additional as-needed cleaning of an east-facing first-floor window. - Optional services: Gutter cleaning and repair, pressure washing, Corten steel cleaning, solar-panel cleaning, and graffiti removal; vendors may also propose related services. Corten steel must be cleaned with a soft brush or cloth and water, using mild soap if needed; pressure washing, acidic cleaners, and chemicals are prohibited. - Notable requirements: Roof anchors require annual visual inspections and documentation before window washing, with repairs addressed before anchor-dependent work. Physical pull testing and certification are required at least every 10 years or when requested, using approved equipment and current OSHA requirements. Vendors must have a Puget Sound-area location, at least five years in business, relevant commercial residential-building experience, a current business license, and the capacity to perform the work. Resident privacy and safety must be protected, and equipment operators must hold required certifications or licenses. - Budget and term: Forecast spending is approximately $250,000 per fiscal year, with actual work varying by need. The agreement has an initial two-year term and four additional one-year extension options by mutual consent and satisfactory performance, plus a possible extension of up to three months.

Description

The University of Washington Housing & Food Services (HFS) is seeking proposals for a multi-year contract to provide exterior window washing and related services across HFS facilities. The primary work is exterior window washing of residential buildings on a recurring cycle, and vendors must also perform roof anchor inspections. Interior glass cleaning is forecast to be minimal; additional services such as gutter cleaning, pressure washing, solar panel cleaning, and graffiti removal are optional and will factor into evaluation and award. The RFP forecasts a budget of approximately $250,000 per fiscal year, with quantities and activity varying according to business needs.

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