SEATTLE – Small and disadvantaged businesses will gain new opportunities under janitorial contracts awarded by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port broke up its large exclusive contract for janitorial services into more opportunities that will improve customer service, accountability and provide revenue opportunities for more small and disadvantaged businesses. The four new contracts cover different parts of the facility, but each will increase performance standards, project an increase in labor hours and number of jobs and include employee retention and labor harmony provisions to protect workers.
“We see this as a win-win-win for passengers, workers and small businesses,” said Lance Lyttle, Managing Director at Sea-Tac Airport. “This contract will improve quality and performance to provide world-class service to our travelers, reward the companies with the best performance, increase the opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses and build in protections for valued workers.”
Under the new contracts, small businesses will perform services equal to approximately 45 percent of the four contracts combined. In addition, each new contract is required to provide employee retention by extending an offer to existing employees for a minimum of 180 days as well a written labor peace guarantee with the current custodial labor union, SEIU Local 6.
The winning bidders include:
For the first time, the contract will be structured to set consistent cleanliness targets that will be monitored and regularly audited, providing a goal for contractors and incentives for exceptional performance to drive accountability. If a contractor fails to perform to standard, the airport has the option to terminate the contract and re-bid the work.
“C&W Services is pleased to be part of the new janitorial contract for Sea-Tac Airport and is committed to partnering with the Port of Seattle on their mission to provide world-class service to travelers,” said Paul Bedborough, Chief Executive of C&W Services. “We are excited to add Sea-Tac to our portfolio of major airports we support in the U.S.”
“Whayne Enterprises is very excited to be able to work with Sea-Tac Airport,” said Richard M. Whayne, Jr. President of Whayne Enterprises. “The addition of this new Airport Contract gives us the opportunity to increase our experience in the Aviation market and also provides us with the opportunity to work in the Seattle Metropolitan area. We are grateful to the Port of Seattle for their commitment to small business development.”
The new contracts are for a guaranteed 2-year term with up to three (3) one-year renewals based on performance. The first two years are projected to cost $16.4 million and $17 million. The most recent contract with ABM is projected to cost $14.5 million for 2017.
C&W Services is one of the largest facility services companies in the USA and Canada with a 65-year history of helping clients drive down operating expenses, increase facility efficiency, and enable strategic business decisions. Services are janitorial, maintenance, critical environments, landscaping, and office services. Formed by the merger of Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ, C&W Services is the only firm in commercial real estate to self-deliver facility services.
Evergreen Building Services was established in 2010 and provides facility maintenance and other services at a variety of sites throughout King and Snohomish Counties. We currently have 85 employees, all of whom are members of SEIU Local 6. We are a woman-owned business (WBE) and certified small business enterprise through the King County Small Contractors and Suppliers (SCS) program.
PRIDE Industries is a nonprofit organization and recognized service provider meeting the manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and facilities service needs of public and private entities while creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities. Operating in 14 states and the nation’s capital, PRIDE employs and serves more than 5,600 individuals. To learn more, visit: www.prideindustries.com.
Whayne and Sons Enterprises, Inc. DBA Whayne Enterprises is a privately-owned company established in 1982 and incorporated in 1987. It is dedicated to delivering the finest quality professional janitorial and facility services. Whayne Enterprises has a staff of over 200 employees, 55 percent of those are full-time employees and the remainder is part time. They provide all aspects of janitorial service in the Denver International Airport including office areas.
Operated by the Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA, KSEA) is ranked as the 9th busiest U.S. airport, serving nearly 45.7 million passengers and more than 366,000 metric tons of air cargo in 2016. With a regional economic impact of more than $16.3 billion in business revenue, Sea-Tac generates 171,796 jobs (109,924 direct jobs) representing over $2.8 billion in direct earnings and more than $565 million in state and local taxes.Twenty-four airlines serve 90 non-stop domestic and 26 international destinations.
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