Commercial Janitorial
RFP Scope Builder
Eliminate vendor markup and vague bids. Configure your facility parameters to calculate exact ISSA 612 labor hours, 2026 commercial rate benchmarks, crew allocation, and download an audit-ready Request for Proposal (RFP) specification.
1. Facility Parameters ISSA 612 Standard Modeling
Restrooms consume 38% to 45% of nightly janitorial labor under ISSA standard times.
Labor & Budget Projection
ISSA/CDC Cross-Contamination Prevention Standard
Nightly Scope of Work Included in Scope
- Empty all desk & common trash receptacles, replace liners, wipe lids.
- Disinfect all high-touch surfaces (door handles, push plates, light switches, elevator buttons) with EPA List N quaternary/HOCl disinfectant (5-min dwell).
- Fully scrub, descale, and disinfect toilet bowls, urinal traps, and partitions with dedicated Red microfiber tools.
- Restock hand soaps, paper towels, and toilet tissue. Polish mirrors and faucets.
- Damp mop all hard surface traffic lanes with neutral pH surfactant (pH 7.0–8.0).
- HEPA vacuum all carpeted walkways and entryway walk-off mats.
Commercial Janitorial Bidding FAQs
How property managers and facility directors avoid vendor overcharging.
What are ISSA 612 Cleaning Times and why do they matter?
The International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) published the 612 Cleaning Times as the empirical global benchmark for janitorial tasks. Rather than guessing, contractors and buyers calculate exact task durations (e.g. 15 minutes per 1,000 sq ft of wide-area carpet vacuuming; 3 minutes per toilet fixture). CleaningHQ incorporates these exact formulas to ensure bids reflect physical reality rather than sales inflation.
How should commercial cleaning contracts handle supplies and paper goods?
Two Standard Options: Most sophisticated facility directors prefer passing through paper products (toilet paper, multifold towels, trash can liners, liquid soap) at vendor cost + a 5% handling fee, or stocking supplies directly through building inventory. Contractors bundling supplies into a single flat monthly fee often substitute lower-grade, single-ply paper to maximize margin.
What insurance minimums must a commercial cleaning contractor carry?
A compliant commercial janitorial vendor must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming your property as Additional Insured with: (1) General Commercial Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, (2) Statutory Workers Compensation with $1,000,000 Employer Liability, and (3) a Commercial Fidelity Bond (employee dishonesty coverage) of at least $25,000 to protect against property theft.