Commercial Cleaning Bid: 5,000 Sq Ft

How to bid a 5,000 sq ft commercial cleaning contract. See 2026 monthly pricing, per-visit rates, and staffing requirements.

How to Bid a 5,000 Sq Ft Commercial Cleaning Contract

A 5,000 square foot commercial facility typically costs $400–$800/month to clean at standard office rates, depending on cleaning frequency, facility type, number of restrooms, and local labor costs. Medical, restaurant, and school facilities command higher rates than standard office space.

Pricing Factors for This Facility Size

• Office building at 3x/week: $400–$700/month
• Medical facility at 5x/week: $700–$1,250/month
• Retail space at 7x/week: $350–$600/month
• Warehouse at 2x/week: $150–$350/month

How to Calculate Your Bid

1. Walk the facility and measure cleanable square footage (exclude storage, mechanical rooms)
2. Identify facility type and calculate hours using production rates (2,500–4,000 sq ft/hr for offices)
3. Multiply hours × number of cleaners × your hourly labor cost
4. Add overhead (20–30%) and target profit margin (25–35%)
5. Present as a monthly flat-fee contract with Good/Better/Best service tiers