Security Guard Services Contract Price Increases in Washington: Escalators, CPI & Wage Pass-Throughs

Security Guard Services contractors in Washington face rising prevailing wage and minimum-wage changes. Most commercial agreements include some form of pass-through of mandated wage increases plus markup. When those increases don't reach the invoice, the loss compounds every month.

What to check in Washington

• Changes to the state or local minimum wage, and the dates they take effect, against any wage pass-through clause.
• The right BLS CPI series: a regional series for Washington's metro areas, or the U.S. City Average, whichever the contract names.
• Notice delivery requirements in your contracts (certified mail, email, portal).

See the clause guides: Annual Price Escalator · CPI Adjustment Clause · Auto-Renewal Price Increase · Wage Pass-Through Clause · Price Increase Notice Period · Escalation Cap and Floor