Medical / Healthcare Facility Janitorial Pricing in Colorado
Federal contract pricing estimate for a 50,000–100,000 sqft medical / healthcare facility with daily (7 days/week) cleaning in Colorado. Based on SCLS prevailing wages of $16.75/hr.
Low Bid
$1,442,629
Aggressive pricing, thin margin
Typical Bid
$1,597,114
10% margin, competitive
Premium Bid
$1,798,931
Higher quality, comfortable margin
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| Cleanable Area | 75,000 sqft |
| Cleaning Rate (ISSA 612) | 2,000 sqft/hour |
| Hours per Visit | 37.5 hours |
| Visits per Week | 7 |
| Hours per Week | 262.5 hours |
| Annual Labor Hours | 13,688 hours |
| FTEs Required | 7.1 (6.6 cleaning + 0.5 supervision) |
Cost Breakdown
| Cost Category | Annual Cost | % of Bid |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wages | $251,041 | 15.7% |
| H&W Fringe (SCLS Required)MANDATORY | $64,948 | 4.1% |
| Payroll Taxes | $40,794 | 2.6% |
| Supplies & Equipment | $963,146 | 60.3% |
| Direct Costs | $1,319,929 | 82.6% |
| Overhead (10%) | $131,993 | 8.3% |
| Profit Margin (10%) | $145,192 | 9.1% |
| Total Annual Bid | $1,597,114 | 100% |
Per sqft/year: $21.29 · Per month: $133,093
Federal Janitorial Pricing in Colorado
Colorado falls in the Mountain region with a cost index of 1.05x the national average. The SCLS prevailing wage for janitors here is $16.75/hour with a Health & Welfare fringe of $4.41/hour, bringing the fully loaded hourly rate to $21.16/hour before payroll taxes.
For a 50,000–100,000 sqft medical / healthcare facility, this translates to annual labor costs of approximately $356,783 — representing about 22% of the total bid price.
Pricing Insights
Medical facilities require 40-75% more cleaning time than standard offices due to infection control protocols. Budget for terminal cleaning supplies and biohazard disposal.
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 22% 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 (2,000 sqft/hr for medical / healthcare facility). Wages: DOL Wage Determination for Colorado, 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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