[ty4cars]

Have the opportunity to bid on a movie theater with 10 viewing rooms.would like to know how to price my bid thank you

[Clough]

Hi, ty4cars!

That sounds like quite a big movie theater complex that you are bidding on to clean!

Would you please give some specifics as to what you are needing to do as far as cleaning is concerned? Knowing something about that will help others to help you the best here!

There have also been many questions on this site where having a cleaning business on the domestic and/or commercial level has been the subject.

If you put the two words, Clough, Cleaning into the search function at the top of this page, you're going to find tons of threads where what to do in various stages of operating a cleaning service are discussed about supplies that are needed, the bidding process, bonding, licensing, insurance, contracts, etc.

The threads that have the most responses would be the best ones to look at. There is one that's titled "cleaning advertising not getting many responses" that might be a particularly good one for you to read the posts on it.

Stringer is an authority and outstanding member here who can give you the best and most sound advice concerning what you're asking

If you need help with how to advertise for free and most effectively on the Internet and also in other ways, please let me know.

Thanks!

[ty4cars]

Hello, Clough and thank you for responding. I would be sweeping (will use a blower) the entire floor and mopping underneath seating area 7 days a week after the last movie showing in each of the 10 theaters. Corridor and restroom cleaning will be handled by movie employees. Cleaning chemical for the floor and trash bags will be supplied by client.at this time I don't know the exact size of each viewing room ,I'm in the prcoess of getting this info. Thank you

[Fr_Chuck]

Also are you in the cleaning business now ? How many employees do you have.

Do you have liability insurance already.

Do you understand the taxes you have to pay on your money.

[ty4cars]

Hello, yes I'm A Legal business only one employee, who is a independent contractor,but working on hiring more people.

[Clough]

Hi, ty4cars!

I have alerted Stringer to your thread.

Thanks!

[Stringer]

Good morning Ty. Clough you are a man of many talents my friend, Ty I would definitely seek his advice concerning marketing your company.

I have never bid on cleaning a movie theater Ty. But the principles of commercial cleaning would still apply.

Volume is a factor; how much/many things are in the area to be cleaned and what you need to do (accomplish) within a given hour. This is relative to the amount of square footage that is cleanable per hour. You mentioned that you are going to have the size of each screening room; that along with how many seats is pertinent and vital.

Proper equipment is necessary to do the job right at the least labor hours as possible. Labor is usually 55 to 65% of your costs, so get it done properly but efficiently. The blower makes sense, (make sure that your workers also blow the seats not just the floor), blow the trash to SEVERAL staging areas; at least 2 or 3 for pick up. I would suggest the use of *"Brute Barrels" with liners to pick up the trash. Easier to be mobile on the steps of the theater. Should all be light trash. I would also suggest that you consider using a "flat mop", easier to handle (light weight) and to get into the corners, more maneuverable also. Obviously, do not use gas operated blowers inside, so you will need long (UL approved) extension cords.

Important; do you have a set of written specifications? Specs that are stating exactly what the client wants done each day, weekly, monthly, etc. Example, are you to remove spots from the fabric/vinyl seats, arms, etc?

My response to your question is that you need to calculate how much square footage you can clean per hour. This will vary depending on the number of people you use to clean the same sq ft. But the best way is to figure how much can be done by one person per hour. Once you have that figure (sq ft) you can now calculate from there. Example; if one person can do EVERYTHING that is to be done in one viewing room in one hour and the sq ft in that viewing room is say 2,500 sq ft then you have your template. 2,500 sq ft per hour; then calculate how much total square footage is in the complete job and you will now have the total hours to complete the job each night.

Then take your total hours per night X the wage per hour and you have labor for one night. Take that and annualize it and divide it by 12 (months) for your monthly labor. Then add your other costs; taxes, insurance, equipment, supplies, profit, admin costs, etc. This is your total monthly charge to the client.

But you need to know or best guess how much proper cleaning (square footage) can be done by one person per hour, and expand upon this.

I may have been too elementary in my answer Ty, I do not know your experience level.

Another suggestion; have your workers carry a spray bottle and a cloth with them if they need to wipe spots. Do not spray directly on the arms and seats... spray the cloth and wipe.

As I said prior we have never cleaned or bid on a theater before but from my experience and many, many seminars, and discussions with OEM's and distributors over the years I think what I gave you is at least a beginning.

Another suggestion Ty, if you are going to use subs, check closely into the state laws as to what legally qualifies as a "sub contractor." One thing of which I am certain is that they are to "bill" you for their work and you pay off the invoice. Many other requirements are also necessary. Technically they should already be set up as an independent contractor with your state, a business...

If I may help further please let me know.

Stringer

[Clough]

Excellent, educating and thorough answer above, Stringer!