Bayside is Awarded CIMS-GB with Honors Certification

ABERDEEN, MARYLAND — JULY 1ST, 2025 — BAYSIDE COMMERCIAL BUILDING SERVICES, LLC has achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. CIMS Advanced by GBAC, one comprehensive certification for quality-driven building service contractors and in-house cleaning organizations that strive to maintain hygienic environments for the benefit of building occupants. CIMS is designed to help companies improve cleanliness outcomes, deliver better service and control costs. Certified companies have the necessary structures, processes, procedures, and supporting documentation in place to meet customer needs, while also addressing the heightened demands of cleaning for health and safety.

“We are so proud of this accomplishment. This is a promise that our clients are working with a partner who is dedicated to performance excellence, transparency, and sustainable practices that create healthier environments for everyone.,” said Ryan Lynch, President Bayside CBS.

CIMS is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization. It ensures companies follow the proper use of disinfection products and the stringent manufacturer procedures for accurate and effective use. Designed to assist cleaning companies of all sizes, CIMS applies five core elements of management best practices, including:

• Quality systems

• Service delivery

• Human resources

• Health, safety, and environmental stewardship

• Management commitment

“Compliance with CIMS means a cleaning organization has the modern systems in place to deliver professional cleaning services, which is crucial for moving forward post-pandemic in today’s competitive market,” said ISSA Director of Education, Training, Certification & Standards, Brant Insero. “We’re excited to welcome BAYSIDE to a growing list of certified CIMS companies and look forward to continuing our efforts to help providers meet new demands and instill pride in their work.” 

To successfully achieve CIMS certification, a facility service provider must meet 100% of the mandatory elements and 60% of the recommended elements, per section. An ISSA-accredited third-party assessor conducts an on-site review to ensure the organization’s activities are consistent with the documented systems and processes.

To learn more about Bayside, visit www.baysidecbs.com.

For more information about CIMS certification, visit issa.com/standard.  

About Bayside

Bayside Commercial Building Services brings its interior and exterior cleaning & building maintenance services to customers all over Maryland and Delaware. These customers include Healthcare, Distribution, Education, Retail, Food Service, Office, Military, and Government sectors. From overseeing your day-to-day cleaning and disinfecting scope to providing assistance with a parking lot maintenance or snow removal, Bayside CBS provides you with one contact for all of your facilities' interior and exterior services. Cleaning and maintaining over 12 million square feet of interior space per day, Bayside CBS saves its customers 15% on average per month, by consolidating its facilities maintenance under one roof. 

About CIMS 

 CIMS sets forth a management framework designed to assist building service contractors and in-house cleaning departments to develop and maintain quality, customer-focused organizations. The standard is nonprescriptive, meaning that each organization has the flexibility to choose the most effective ways in which to meet its requirements. CIMS was created through a true consensus-based process that brought together representatives of the cleaning, facilities management, and purchasing communities. ISSA speaks at numerous facility management and purchasing industry events throughout the year to outline the value of working with CIMS certified cleaning companies as well as certifying in-house operations.

About ISSA 

 With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Mainz, Germany; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.