Route provides a digital marketplace, Exchange, that links prime commercial cleaning contractors with vetted subcontractors across the U.S., enabling fast discovery, vetting, and award of cleaning contracts. Its integrated BID tool lets users capture mobile walkthrough data and generate same‑day, branded proposals using saved pricing standards, while a community hub supports industry knowledge sharing.
Funding
$25K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Commercial cleaning companies often struggle to find reliable subcontractors quickly, manage scattered documentation, and create consistent bids, leading to missed opportunities and inefficient operations.
Solution
Route offers a digital marketplace called Exchange that connects prime cleaning contractors with vetted subcontractors across the United States. Companies can claim a profile, upload insurance, licenses, and certifications to earn a Verified badge, making them instantly searchable. Primes can post contract opportunities or search the map by location, service type, and shift, then vet and award work within days. Subcontractors receive real-time alerts for matching jobs, submit bids directly in the platform, and build long‑term coverage rosters. The integrated BID tool lets users capture walkthrough data on mobile and generate same‑day, signed proposals, while the Community space provides a trusted forum for sharing best practices and mentorship.
Target Audience
Primary users are commercial cleaning firms and janitorial service companies—both prime contractors seeking coverage and subcontractors looking for vetted work opportunities.
Features
- Verified company profiles with uploaded COI, W‑9, and licenses for instant credibility
- Map‑based search and posting of cleaning contract opportunities with filterable criteria (ZIP, service type, shift)
- In‑platform bidding workflow that includes alerts, bid submission, direct messaging, and award management
- Mobile walkthrough capture (areas, measurements, photos) that feeds into standardized, branded proposals for same‑day signing
- Saved pricing standards and industry benchmarks to ensure consistent estimates across teams
- Real‑time notifications and status updates for both primes and subcontractors throughout the bid cycle
- Community hub for operator‑led discussions, mentorship, and knowledge sharing