How do janitorial services work?

We have an office which spreads in a 1 story building under 10,000 sq ft. It is well equipped with storerooms, washrooms, office rooms and cafeteria. Such a large place means a lot to clean. We maintain the office spaces well, so there isn’t much to clean up there. But the cafeteria is a mess after lunch time and tea breaks. The male washrooms are mostly nasty and there is a constant pungent smell that comes from the washroom. We used to have a few maids to take care of the cleaning. But all of them had to go for some reason. Now we are thinking of hiring a janitor to overlook the cleaning of the entire office and would take care of all of our building’s needs. We are thinking of giving the contract to companies that provide janitorial services In Toronto. But do such companies seek outside bids for their janitorial services? Is that how they work? Please do provide your suggestions. Thank you. 

In Toronto, janitorial service companies usually work on a contract basis. You provide them with your requirements—such as the size of your office, frequency of cleaning, and special focus areas like the cafeteria and washrooms—and they will give you a quotation. These companies don’t usually seek outside bids on their own; rather, you as the client need to contact multiple providers to request quotes. They typically send someone for a site assessment before preparing their proposal. It’s best to get bids from at least three companies so you can compare pricing, quality of service, and reliability. Make sure you highlight the need for frequent cafeteria and washroom cleaning, and confirm whether they will supply their own cleaning materials. In short, janitorial companies do compete for contracts, but the process begins when you reach out to them. And while you’re sorting through quotes or waiting for cleaning staff to get things done, you can always relax, put on your headphones, and listen to some music on Spotify. 🎶