Janitorial Contract Checklist
- Scope in writing: what tasks are done on which frequency — nightly, weekly, monthly, quarterly. Vague scope leads to disagreements.
- Supply responsibility: who provides paper towels, toilet paper, soap, liners, and cleaning products. Bundled costs are often 10–15% cheaper than owner-supplied.
- Insurance certificates: request the general liability and workers' comp certificate naming your business before work begins.
- Key control: document key/access card issuance in writing; require written notice of any personnel changes who will have access.
- Quality control process: ask how they handle complaints and what their response time standard is.
- References: ask for 2 references from accounts of similar size and type in Stockton; call them.
Cost in Stockton
Standard office (3,000 sq ft, 5 nights/week): $200–$1,200/month. 3x/week service: 65–70% of nightly rate. Weekly only: 25–35% of nightly rate. Day porter: +$1,500–$4,000/month. Medical/dental premium: +20–30%.