
What to check before you hand a contractor your keys, your alarm codes and an empty building every night.

A clear scope is what makes bids comparable and service disputes rare. What to include, section by section.

Why bids for the same building can land far apart, and how to compare them on what they actually include.

Three kinds of coverage every janitorial contractor should be able to show you, what each is generally for, and how to check them.

What to settle in writing before the first night of service — term, notice, price changes, supervision and access.

How to hand a building from one contractor to the next without gaps, missing keys or a rough first month.