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Procurement Market Intelligence Report
Window Cleaning Services
Sourcing Guide & Market Trends
Comprehensive intelligence for making smart purchasing decisions
Learn about actual and potential costs
How much should I pay for Window Cleaning Services?
What is the average price of Window Cleaning Services?
This procurement report includes pricing information to help you purchase Window Cleaning Services. Our analysts provide a benchmark price and a price range based on key pricing factors to help you understand what you should be paying for this specific product or service. To see the average price for this and hundreds of other products and services, subscribe to ProcurementIQ.
Has the price of Window Cleaning Services been rising or falling?
Analysts look at market data from the previous three years to determine an overall price trend. You can use the recent price trends to help you understand price volatility and plan your budget.
I’m not ready to purchase Window Cleaning Services yet. Will I pay more if I wait too long?
We forecast the next three years of price movements by looking at factors likely to affect the market's supply chain, such as inputs, demand and competition. You can then use the price forecast to figure out the best time to purchase.
What other costs are associated with purchasing Window Cleaning Services?
Our analysts calculate the total cost of ownership and assign a level of low, moderate or high, depending on things like customization, integration and installation. Use this information to budget for Window Cleaning Services with a reduced risk of unexpected costs.
See how we display average pricing information, trends and market data.
Find the vendor to meet your needs
Where can I purchase ?
The window cleaning service market is composed of more than 55,000 suppliers and has a low level of market share concentration. With the exception of a few prominent players, such as ABM Industries Inc. and United Building Maintenance Inc., the market is mostly made up of small window cleaning specialists.... Subscribe to learn more.
Questions to ask potential suppliers
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Capacity
How many window cleaners do you employ?
What is the experience and qualification level of each of your employees?
On average, how many crew members do you assign to a building similar in size to mine?
How many clients do you currently have? Do you foresee any capacity issues?
Competition
How do your prices compare with your competitors?
What differentiates your service quality beside the price point?
What do you do to keep your rates competitive?
What incentives do you offer buyers to keep them from changing service providers year-to-year?
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Key elements for every RFP
What should my RFP include?
Project Budget
All buyers should specify the total budget for the project.
All buyers should suggest the preferred billing method.
All buyers should include information about per-establishment spending expectations and limitations.
All buyers should establish the price to be paid for additional work including overtime.
All buyers should have a plan in place for selecting a supplier in the event of a tie bid.
Selection Criteria
All buyers should look for suppliers capable of providing the range of services desired and which has the ability to service multiple establishments.
All buyers should look for suppliers with experience servicing buildings that are similar in size.
All buyers should look for suppliers with flexible schedules.
All buyers should look for suppliers with clearly defined pricing instructions.
Project Schedule
All buyers need to include a proposal duration suggesting when vendors are required to submit their project bids.
All buyers need to include the date when the award will be announced.
All buyers should include any benchmark dates relevant to the project that suppliers will need to be aware of.
All buyers should include the duration of the service contract.
Evaluate major factors to mitigate risk
How risky is the supply chain?
The average risk of supply disruption is moderate in the window cleaning services market. Suppliers require a range of window cleaning solutions, equipment, tools and vehicles to provide services; these products are widely available through a plethora of retailers and cleaning supplies wholesalers. However, during the past three years, the... Subscribe to learn more.