I have been asked about giving an estimate to do the inside of the county jail. it consists of 10 group cells, 10 showers, and numerous individual cells. The entire interior is concrete. i have done mostly residential washing but would like to do this job for experience and the $$$$. My questions are what chemical could i use since doing this job inside? the usual chlorine? Also how do i price something like this? Thanks guys! i'm still learning so bear with me.
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CaroliProWash
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Have you actually seen the facility yet? Are the walls bare block or painted? Where are your drains going to be? Most importantly....what are they doing with the inmates and their stuff while you clean?
Celeste
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I 2nd that dont drop the wandblazingpw said:
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Dave Ott
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Caution on using anything that is strong. You do not want to see a building evacuated since their customers can't breath, (and yes their customers still have to pay for lodging) Not much airflow in those buildings. Not like your going to get a big window propped open. Also like Celeste mentioned the facility needs to be checked first. Most places are epoxy floors and painted walls. Also one note that alot of steam in some instances has set off the fire alarms before in confined places. Make yourself a tool list of everything you bring in with you (Everything you bring in should be on the list), and check each thing off BEFORE you leave the inside of the job for safety reasons.
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As a retired prison guard, I will tell you that you probably will not come into contact with inmates. They will more than likely have the area to be cleaned completely empty. Will you be able to move to the next area quickly or will you have to go outside the sallyport untill the thing dries, is searched for contraband and then they get around to moving all of the inmates out of the next one for you to clean? You will more than likely have a lot of wait time. Dont worry about the tool inventory, they will do that if their half on the ball. Just take exactly what you need, no more! As far as the chemical, take MSDS sheets on everything and get the Captian or Wardens approval first. Or who ever is running the show approval. The main thing I want to stress is there will be a lot of waiting. If it is a big jail, even more. Remember, they have to feed, shower, sick call, counts and other daily activities that will hinder your access to different areas at any given time. However, if you get this account, it could be real sweet and lead to more government work. Good Luck! [white]
As a retired prison guard, I will tell you that you probably will not come into contact with inmates. They will more than likely have the area to be cleaned completely empty. Will you be able to move to the next area quickly or will you have to go outside the sallyport untill the thing dries, is searched for contraband and then they get around to moving all of the inmates out of the next one for you to clean? You will more than likely have a lot of wait time. Dont worry about the tool inventory, they will do that if their half on the ball. Just take exactly what you need, no more! As far as the chemical, take MSDS sheets on everything and get the Captian or Wardens approval first. Or who ever is running the show approval. The main thing I want to stress is there will be a lot of waiting. If it is a big jail, even more. Remember, they have to feed, shower, sick call, counts and other daily activities that will hinder your access to different areas at any given time. However, if you get this account, it could be real sweet and lead to more government work. Good Luck! [white]
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Thanks guys! i really hope to get this account. It will be my biggest yet. What are ya'lls ideas on pricing? I considered square footage? Also i thought of just using a mild bleach. that way no alarms and evacuations will take place. From the info. i've gotten the interior is painted block and the floors are bare concrete.
I'll be sure not to drop anything. lol!
I'll be sure not to drop anything. lol!
CaroliProWash
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If you're just cleaning grunge, your regular housewash mix should suffice (less any wax or rinse aid that you may use on exteriors). Make sure you have a way to block and reroute water and I'm thinking several on squeegee duty will make things a bit easier. Even if there are no alarms, you will still have electrical issues - their protection is very important for your own safety so price in taping them up! There is likely going to be a pretty high square footage for the whole job and this is also a government job - on the one hand, we may give a large area discount, but when dealing with the government, too low will get you the boot. Sorry, no firm advise on pricing!
Celeste
Celeste
Douglas Hicks
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We work in the local minimum security prison and the local jail. Ask about prevailing wage. Ask if they have a preferred contractor program and if you qualifiy
Douglas Hicks
General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc
Douglas Hicks
General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc