Commercial bidding

[Living The Dream]

I'm going to do a bid for a hospital for some carpet cleaning and tile and grout. I'm not sure on size of the areas but I will measure today. What are questions that you like to ask that help you with the job?

 

[hogjowl]

I like to ask when they want it done

 

[Living The Dream]

I like to ask when they want it done

That's a good start! Lol!

 

[Jimmy L]

Always ask about accessibility

 

[Hack Attack]

hospitals can be a pain

yeah we want the 3 office hubs done, anytime... no cant do it now come back later we just got busy

and each department has its own manager who wants to negociate

 

[Cleanworks]

Who is going to manage slip and fall hazards?

 

[Dolly Llama]

time schedule/access/how soon does it need to be back in use?
(within a couple/few hours, over night or weekend )

clear understanding of what they want/expect/need moved.
(if applicable, will they be moving and replacing, or will you, or something in between)
Clear understanding of they're biggest concerns/problem areas (if applicable)

..L.T.A.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

How long is it gonna take to get my money?

 

[Old Coastie]

“Where is the bathroom?”

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

How long is it gonna take to get my money?

Government? 120 days...

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

THEY control every aspect....
THEY will expect you to be at their beck and call...

 

[Cleanworks]

Government? 120 days...

Do they have government hospitals in the US? Wouldn't that be socialism?

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Doesn’t matter, either way, still slow pay!

 

[Kenny Hayes]

THEY control every aspect....
THEY will expect you to be at their beck and call...

My largest account pays me monthly, then every week for beck and call I answer the call, but it’s not a hospital.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

My largest account pays me monthly, then every week for beck and call I answer the call, but it’s not a hospital.

Ya, but Kenny, your janitorial, he’s doing carpet & T&G...
Dollars to doughnuts, it’s takes 60-90 days for him to get paid...

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I do both, but still sucks. 120 days blows no matter. 60 days blows for that matter!

 

[Living The Dream]

Always ask about accessibility

Thanks Jimmy! We went over that today. I will basically be doing the clinic, offices, stations and hallways. I will do it at night and also get a badge for accessing certain areas.

 

[Living The Dream]

hospitals can be a pain

yeah we want the 3 office hubs done, anytime... no cant do it now come back later we just got busy

and each department has its own manager who wants to negociate

I'm working with one manager and we will do it all in one shot. Hopefully everything goes smooth.

 

[Living The Dream]

Who is going to manage slip and fall hazards?

The clinic part will be closed so pedestrians shouldn't be an issue. I would like to give you a call this week to ask you a few questions. Could you PM me your number?

 

[Living The Dream]

time schedule/access/how soon does it need to be back in use?
(within a couple/few hours, over night or weekend )

clear understanding of what they want/expect/need moved.
(if applicable, will they be moving and replacing, or will you, or something in between)
Clear understanding of they're biggest concerns/problem areas (if applicable)

..L.T.A.

Expectations and time frames have been discussed. Basically Friday night till Monday morning . Concerns were also addressed i believe them to be mostly traffic areas.

 

[Living The Dream]

“Where is the bathroom?”

Looked at all them. They're all tile and need to be cleaned and sealed. Some may be a difficult hose run. I've got a portable but only 310psi so still trying to figure out a few of those.

 

[Living The Dream]

Doesn’t matter, either way, still slow pay!

I don't think it will be an issue.

 

[Hack Attack]

I'm working with one manager and we will do it all in one shot. Hopefully everything goes smooth.

The one I do bit of work for, paediatrics is generally quiet over weekend with ok access (the mums dont appreciate it, no identifiable uniform worn lol)

High dependancy/emergency never shuts, just get setup and they shut you down with an emergency.. argh!

mental health and oncology are generally shut with full access over weekend

 

[Mikey P]

The IICRC has a standard for doing commercial work that lists EVERY concern you could think of....

 

[Living The Dream]

The IICRC has a standard for doing commercial work that lists EVERY concern you could think of....

Thanks Mike! I know the SFS has some things also but I feel it's always best to talk with the people that have done it also. There's some tile repair that I really could have used your course on. Hopefully when the world isn't on fire I can attend your class.

 

[Mikey P]

We're shooting for something out east in the early spring...

 

[Mr Brightside]

I would say that I have a lot of experience with hospitals and mention that you would like to work with one “manager” on this project

Then I can focus on my staff and cleaning and the “manager” can communicate with their team and schedules.

When I come in everything will need to be ready and no staff can be on the areas I’m cleaning

I know it sounds demanding but that will help both of us with liability and making sure the job comes out it’s best

I also would like to know where the closest access points and water sources are to those points.

 

[Hack Attack]

When I come in everything will need to be ready and no staff can be on the areas I’m cleaning

good luck with that, doctors and nurses are there to be doctors and nurses.

You will have to lift rubbish bins and chairs, and they will be walking in and out constantly

even the departments that are shut to patients are generally staffed with them catching up on paperwork