SBM provides process-driven facilities solutions specializing in Class A Headquarters, Life Science, Manufacturing, Hi-Tech, Sports, Education, and Healthcare environments for a diverse global customer base. 

We provide immediate results and standardization through the implementation of our award-winning programs, measurement tools, processes, and technology that are custom built to address the needs of each customer facility.

SBM was founded in 1982 in Sacramento, California by Charles Somers (CEO) and Don Tracy (EVP), providing service to the entire Northern California region. With the addition of Ron Alvarado as a partner in 1993, SBM embarked on its national expansion outside of California. Today, SBM employs more than 6,000 individuals servicing more than 350 million square feet throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America. Our success has been a direct result of SBM's proven performance, service quality, and cost savings record that has led to new business opportunities, as well as organic growth among our existing customer base.

SBM provides facility services through a group of affiliated companies, including SBM Site Services, LLC; Somers Building Maintenance Inc.; Pacific West Site Services Inc.; SBM Management Services, LP; SBMSS Site Services Canada Inc.; Interamerican Pacific West Site Services, SA; Pacific West Costa Rica, SRL; and SBM Management Services Puerto Rico LLC.

SBM is proud to be certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). In addition, SBM has attained membership in the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) "Corporate Plus" program, demonstrating a proven capability of providing services on a national basis.

SBM TIMELINE

1982

• Founded in Sacramento, California by Charles Somers and Don Tracy

1989

• Awarded first Fortune 500 customer.

1992

• Implemented first recycle program, leading the facilities industry in sustainable business practices

1993

• Ron Alvarado was named partner with Somers and Tracy
• Began national expansion with award of multiple contracts outside of California
• Awarded first critical environment account

1996

• Launched a robust soft service bundling program as a result of increased customer demand

1997

• SEIU identified SBM as a "Responsible Contractor"

1999

• Awarded first portfolio-wide contract throughout the Americas for major Fortune 500 customer

2000

• Expanded into Latin America with award of contract in Costa Rica

2001

• Expansion into GMP Environments

2003

• Achieved certification as a Minority-Owned Enterprise through the National Minority Supplier Development Council(NMSDC)

2004

• Awarded "Corporate Plus" status with the NMSDC

2006

• Transitioned into Bay Area Union market

2008

• Expanded into Canada with portfolio contract to service sites across six different provinces

2009

• Further expansion into health care and critical environments with the award of multiple Fortune 500 biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies

2010

• Recipient of the Southern California Minority Business Council's Supplier of the Year (SOTY) Award
• Recipient of the NMSDC's Regional Supplier of the Year Award

2011

• Awarded the Colorado Association for Recycling 2011 Outstanding Business Diversion Program
• Named Pharmaceutical Customer’s Sustainability Supplier of the Year
• Recipient of a customer’s Environmental Health and Safety Presidential Achievement Award

2012

• Expanded services into Puerto Rico
• Named Diversity Supplier of the Year
• Received Pharmaceutical Customer’s Supplier Recognition Award
• Celebrated SBM’s 30-year anniversary

2013

• Expanded services into Singapore
• Recipient of Major League Baseball’s Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Supplier
• Pharmaceutical Customer’s Global Outstanding Supplier of the Year for Innovation

2014

• Expanded services into the United Kingdom
• Recipient of FM's Supplier of Distinction Award for Innovation
• Recipient of EHS Today’s America’s Safest Companies Award

2015

• Recipient of IFM’s Award for Global Growth
• Recipient of Pharmaceutical Customer’s Supplier of the Year for Diversity

We offer a full range of building maintenance services including janitorial/housekeeping, vendor management and soft service bundling. Using innovative equipment and environmentally minded products, all services are provided by trained and professional staff.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY

"We value our employees and are accountable for creating an environment where employees feel safe and respected at work."

Recognizing that employee safety and health has a significant impact on one's overall quality of life, SBM is committed to providing a workplace in which recognized hazards are controlled. Occupational Health and Safety is one of our highest values and SBM believes that people are our most valuable asset. SBM takes our responsibility for providing a safe and healthy working environment and minimizing risks to employees, customers, contractors and others very seriously.

SBM is 100 percent compliant and has an "A" rating with ISNetworld.com. As an approved ISNetworld vendor, SBM is accountable for strict adherence to internal and governmental safety requirements, as well as for providing a safer working environment for our customers. Fulfilling this safety responsibility is fundamental to the success of our business.

SAFETY PROGRAM

At SBM, safety is not only a core value; it's a business process that defines our success. SBM's EHS team is active in the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the National Safety Council (NSC) and is an approved vendor with ISNetworld.com. We strive to provide a world-class safety program by focusing on manager-employee relationships, training, communication and raising safety standards and goals. As a result of this dedication, SBM was named among EHS Today's 2014 America's Safest Companies.

Fundamental to achieving this success is a comprehensive safety program that includes:

• Daily tracking, validation and communication of safety metrics
• Regular safety chats covering more than 100 safety training topics
• Providing and enforcing the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Documented inspections of tools and equipment
• Proactive response plans to pandemic outbreaks such as H1N1
• Strict compliance with OSHA, state, local and customer EHS programs
• Safety incentive programs