What Is an RFP for Schools? An RFP for schools (Request for Proposal) is a formal document issued by educational institutions when they need to outsource services such as custodial work, facilities maintenance, groundskeeping, or supplies. These contracts can span a semester, a year, or longer—and winning one can open the door to recurring revenue ...
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, today launched the ISSA Healthcare Platform—a dynamic hub where professionals in healthcare, cleaning, and facility solutions work side-by-side to confront the pressing challenges of healthcare environmental hygiene. This initiative brings together experts, frontline staff, manufacturers, and innovators who are not only sharing knowledge but actively engaged in joint research, ...
Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, today launched the PUDU MT1 Max, an AI-powered 3D Perception Robotic Sweeper designed for the challenges of expansive and complex cleaning scenarios. As the newest member of the MT1 series — following the PUDU MT1 and PUDU MT1 Vac — the MT1 Max delivers a significant leap ...
Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program, announced the first projects to achieve certification under LEED v5. The first LEED v5 projects represent a diverse set of building types across sectors and around the world, highlighting ...
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that 4M Building Solutions (“4M”), a leading full-service commercial cleaning and janitorial services platform, has completed the acquisition of Akron, Ohio based Miracle Clean Services (“Miracle”) and Washington, Missouri based FKI Cleaning Services (“FKI”). Terms of the investments were not disclosed. Miracle has been serving the Northeast ...
Behind every spotless floor, safe hallway and smoothly running business, there’s a champion. Today, Staples Business announces the launch of Everyday Champions, a national contest honoring the janitorial, sanitation and facility professionals who keep our workplaces running, often without recognition. “These are the people who show up early, stay late and go the extra mile to create clean, ...
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, today announced the promotion of Jason D’Angelo to the role of regional manager, effective, August 1, 2025. Jason joins Spartan in the Denver, Colorado region. For the past six years, Mr. ...
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are no longer a theoretical conversation in the cleaning industry. They are here, expanding state by state, and reshaping how products are designed, packaged, and brought to market. In a recent webinar hosted by ISSA, Rebecca Schwartz Altholz, EPR data manager at Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), and John Nothdurft, the ...
Government RFP Process: A Guide for Cleaning Industry Vendors Navigating the government RFP process can be intimidating—especially if you're a small to mid-sized cleaning or facility management company new to public contracts. But landing a government contract can significantly boost your revenue and reputation. This post explains the stages of the government RFP process in ...
Environmental Hygiene is foundational to infection prevention, yet Environmental Services (EVS) professionals remain undervalued and under-resourced. As healthcare systems face financial pressures, EVS departments are often targeted for cuts—an alarming trend that increases patient risk and shifts cleaning responsibilities to nurses already overwhelmed with clinical care. EVS Cuts Increase Risk I will never forget ...
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