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Janitorial and Custodial Contracts Review
What this industry includes: Daily cleaning, Restroom sanitation, Trash removal, Floor care, Carpet cleaning, Window cleaning, Consumable restocking, Day porter services, Disinfection, Quality inspections.
Common search keywords: Janitorial, Custodial, Housekeeping, Cleaning, Day porter, Floor care, Carpet cleaning, Restroom sanitation, Building cleaning, Facility cleaning.
Key solicitation documents to review: PWS/SOW, Cleaning schedule, Square footage table, Floor plans, Building list, Frequency chart, Wage determination, QASP, Supply responsibility, Site visit instructions.
Main pricing drivers: Square footage, Cleaning frequency, Restroom count, Hours of access, Floor-care frequency, Consumables, Wage/fringe, Supervisor labor, Equipment, Turnover, Badging.
Proposal proof that matters: Similar square footage, Multi-site experience, Supervisor inspections, Staffing plan, Backup labor, Supply management, QCP, Floor-care capability.
Bid/no-bid questions: Can we staff reliably?, Can we pay required wage/fringe?, Is site visit mandatory?, Can we inspect quality?, Can we afford startup supplies/equipment?.
Industry takeaway: Janitorial contracts look simple, but profitability depends on labor accuracy, workload understanding, consumables, supervision, and quality control.
Key Takeaways
- Janitorial contracts look simple, but profitability depends on labor accuracy, workload understanding, consumables, supervision, and quality control.
Common Mistakes
- Pricing only cleaner wages
- Forgetting fringe
- Forgetting supervisor labor
- Ignoring floor care
- Missing site visit
- No backup staffing
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This course library is educational. It does not replace legal, accounting, cybersecurity, labor, or contracting advice. Users should always verify current requirements in the actual solicitation, contract, agency instructions, and official sources.