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Post by Linda on May 3, 2006 10:04:27 GMT -5
Hey everyone, There is a gentleman in need of some help with a commercial bid. I sent him a link to the Association so hopefully will see him here where he can get as much help as needed  I dont know much about commercial so maybe someone can help the two of us out and I can learn as well. Here is what he has asked so far.... Bldg has 14 offices, 2 bathrooms, 1 lobby small kitchen Client will supply all cleaning supplies. Dusting, vaccuming, clean kitchen, and bathrooms. Just general cleaning. Thanks, Linda |
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Post by Grizzly on May 3, 2006 10:44:35 GMT -5
Linda:
Here for starters is a perfect example of how you can get burned on commercial contracts. Don't forget that commercial margins are usually much less than residential so you have to be specific on what your specifications are. Does general cleaning include moving stuff on the desks, cleaning the keys on the computer keyboard, dusting air diffusers, wiping down partitions,disinfecting walls in bathroom, once a year steam cleaning of cloth partitions, cleaning baseboards, what about blinds? You get the idea. If these areas are not coverred in your specs, or I should say, the exact things to be done coverred in your specs, then I guarantee you will run into the same " can you do this for us, I'm sure it won't take long" that you do in residential. However, in commercial the competitive nature makes the margins thinner so you have to be very strict on what you do on a regualr basis to maintain your profit.
Bill
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Post by Kevin on May 3, 2006 13:50:41 GMT -5
That Linda has a big heart ....lol  , I would have told him to make his own information request. Seriously though need more specifications. |
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Post by Linda on May 3, 2006 14:13:21 GMT -5
Thats why I would like him to come on in and join us so he can learn too He's gotta know where to go and IJCSA is the place  |
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Post by debraratcliff2sbcg on Jun 4, 2006 0:11:34 GMT -5
Linda you may want to invest in software that gives you an accurate estimate down to the cent. it's worth it and will prevent you from being underpaid for your project..,
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Post by Kevin on Jun 4, 2006 8:58:37 GMT -5
Ill be the first to say it, though some might want to hang me from the rafters. There is no bidding software that can take into account every aspect of our business to the exact cent.
maybe I`m wrong what software are you using?
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Post by Linda on Jun 4, 2006 15:00:32 GMT -5
Where can I find this type of software? Will definitely check it out Thanks, Linda |
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Post by Grizzly on Jun 4, 2006 19:44:49 GMT -5
There are many "workloading" software packages out there from 100.00 to 10,000.00 dollars. I have tried a number of them, and believe that they don't necesarily apply to the janitorial trade. There a too many variables involved and variations in specifications for any software to take into account. As well, they may tend to use ISSA specs for productivity which are based on averages and may not necessarily apply to your situation. My belief anyway. Bill  |
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, I would have told him to make his own information request. Seriously though need more specifications. 
