{"id":13216,"date":"2024-10-26T21:24:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T21:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/?p=13216"},"modified":"2024-12-06T02:12:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T02:12:35","slug":"how-to-bid-commercial-cleaning-contracts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/how-to-bid-commercial-cleaning-contracts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bid for Commercial Cleaning Contracts [Formula Included]"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This article is written by Carolyn Arellano, <\/span><\/i>the Cleaning Business Mentor<\/span><\/i><\/a> with years of experience in the commercial cleaning industry. You can watch her full video on <\/span><\/i>How to Bid for Commercial Cleaning Contracts<\/i><\/b><\/a> over on her YouTube channel.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to bidding on commercial cleaning contracts, having a clear, repeatable process is key to securing profitable work. After years in the industry, I\u2019ve found that pricing my janitorial and routine commercial cleaning jobs by the hour works best for my business. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some companies may prefer to price by the square foot, especially for specialty services like carpet cleaning or floor refinishing, this hourly approach ensures accuracy and consistency for the bulk of our contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, I\u2019ll break down exactly how I bid for routine commercial cleaning contracts, including what information to gather, how to calculate your rates, and how to confidently present your proposal to potential clients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: The Walkthrough <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can even think about bidding, you need to do an initial walkthrough of the property. This is where you\u2019ll gather all the critical details you need to come up with an accurate bid. During the walkthrough, make sure you note:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n