Commercial cleaning, 4 years, 22 staff. Enrolled through the city’s small-business program and eyeing the city’s janitorial RFP.
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Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
Thanks for making the time. I’ve already looked a few things up, so I don’t ask you what I can check myself. Your SAM.gov registration is active, and you’re in the city’s supplier portal. So registration is done.
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
Good. We’re looking at the city’s janitorial RFP, so the timing works.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
Then let’s make sure you’re ready for it. The program has eight requirements, and one’s done. Do you hold any small-business certifications, city, state or SBA?
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
We had the city’s small local business certification. I think it lapsed in the spring.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
I’ll confirm that in the city’s directory. Recertifying is mostly paperwork I can prepare, and it takes four to eight weeks, so we should start this week. What insurance do you carry?
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
General liability, workers’ comp and commercial auto.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
Most contracts in this program need a million per occurrence and two million aggregate. Can you send me your current certificate? Your broker can email it in a few minutes.
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
Sending it now.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
Got it. One million per occurrence, two million aggregate, and it’s current. That requirement’s met. Do you have a capability statement, the one-page summary buyers ask for?
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
No, just our website.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
I’ll draft one from your website and this call, and you’ll approve it before it goes anywhere. Who are your biggest clients right now?
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
Two office parks, and the county courthouse annex. We’ve had the county for three years.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
The county contract counts for a lot, because it’s public work. How many more buildings could you take on next month without hiring?
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
Two, maybe. After that I’d need to hire.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
Bonding usually isn’t required for cleaning contracts in this program, so I’ve marked it not needed. Last one. Do you keep your books in QuickBooks?
OF経営者 · Okafor Facility Services
Yes.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
Connect it and your financial statements are covered. Here’s where you stand. Five of eight are done, and three are gaps: the certification, a capability statement, and connecting QuickBooks. They’re on your board now, and I’ll start the first two today.
Avery · AIビジネスパートナー
One more thing. That city contract would mean carrying about two and a half months of payroll before the first payment arrives. Want me to run the capital assessment next, so we know how you’d fund it?