Federal Office Building Janitorial Pricing in Alabama
Federal contract pricing estimate for a 10,000–25,000 sqft federal office building with daily (7 days/week) cleaning in Alabama. Based on SCLS prevailing wages of $13.75/hr.
Low Bid
$160,005
Aggressive pricing, thin margin
Typical Bid
$177,139
10% margin, competitive
Premium Bid
$199,523
Higher quality, comfortable margin
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| Cleanable Area | 17,500 sqft |
| Cleaning Rate (ISSA 612) | 3,500 sqft/hour |
| Hours per Visit | 5.0 hours |
| Visits per Week | 7 |
| Hours per Week | 35.0 hours |
| Annual Labor Hours | 1,825 hours |
| FTEs Required | 1.1 (0.9 cleaning + 0.3 supervision) |
Cost Breakdown
| Cost Category | Annual Cost | % of Bid |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wages | $34,031 | 19.2% |
| H&W Fringe (SCLS Required)MANDATORY | $10,341 | 5.8% |
| Payroll Taxes | $5,530 | 3.1% |
| Supplies & Equipment | $96,493 | 54.5% |
| Direct Costs | $146,396 | 82.6% |
| Overhead (10%) | $14,640 | 8.3% |
| Profit Margin (10%) | $16,104 | 9.1% |
| Total Annual Bid | $177,139 | 100% |
Per sqft/year: $10.12 · Per month: $14,762
Federal Janitorial Pricing in Alabama
Alabama falls in the Southeast region with a cost index of 0.85x the national average. The SCLS prevailing wage for janitors here is $13.75/hour with a Health & Welfare fringe of $4.41/hour, bringing the fully loaded hourly rate to $18.16/hour before payroll taxes.
For a 10,000–25,000 sqft federal office building, this translates to annual labor costs of approximately $49,903 — representing about 28% of the total bid price.
Pricing Insights
Alabama has below-average SCLS prevailing wages ($13.75/hr). This makes bids more competitive — but don't forget the mandatory H&W fringe.
Seven-day cleaning schedules require weekend and/or holiday staffing. Factor in premium pay rates for weekend shifts if applicable under your local wage determination.
Labor (wages + fringe + taxes) represents 28% of the total bid. This is typical for federal janitorial contracts where labor is 75-85% of total cost.
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Methodology & Data Sources
Cleaning productivity: ISSA 612 standard (3,500 sqft/hr for federal office building). Wages: DOL Wage Determination for Alabama, Occupation 11150 (Janitor). H&W fringe: current DOL rate. Payroll burden: FICA 7.65%, FUTA 0.6%, SUTA 3.5%, Workers Comp 4.5%. This is an estimate — obtain the specific WD number for your contract location.
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