Should Kentucky public schools consider outsourcing custodial services? As with any significant change, the shift to an outsourced solution will require careful planning and communication. Whether stated or unstated, the following questions will be on the minds of administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders as you consider an outsourced solution: 1. How does the cost…
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Most janitorial services agreements offer a set monthly fee for a defined scope of work. It is common in the building/cleaning services industry for contractors to quote a “low-ball” price win business. However, when the actual work begins, contractors discover that they have either (a) underestimated the amount of time needed to complete the tasks…
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Your company has decided that it is time to make a change in the cleaning/janitorial services at your facility. Your supervisor has asked you to contact a few vendors to obtain proposals. A quick Google search for cleaning companies in your area reveals everything from “Marsha’s Merry Maids” to “ACME Global Facility Services.” So, which…
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Whether a company or organization chooses to perform their custodial services using an in-house or outsourced solution, one problem always persists: finding and retaining good custodial workers. This article will explore some reasons why it is difficult to locate and keep custodians, and possible strategies to help alleviate this difficulty. REASONS FOR THE DIFFICULTY 1.…
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It happens almost every time. As we are presenting our proposal for janitorial/housekeeping services, the prospective client will begin to flip through the pages of our proposal to find the page where we have detailed our pricing. Knowing the cost to keep a facility clean and tidy is important to facility owners and managers and…
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