Construction & Installation · Summit Operations Group LLC · April 2026

Contractor Comparison

6174 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church VA 22044 — Willston Centre I — Suites 5 + 6, 4,576 SF — GC decision: Apr 26, 2026
3 Bids ReceivedTerry's (Mar 26) • Gary LaBlanc (Apr 7) • B&G Construction (Apr 21) • Decision: Apr 26 partner meeting
Terry's (Lowest)
$326,350
Rigging + trades only
B&G Construction
$465K–$540K
Full GC, $100–$115/SF
Gary LaBlanc / CIC
~$641K
Full GC, $140/SF preliminary
A&E / Design
$30–$45K
B&G (T&M) / $30–35K CIC
TI Allowance
$183,040
$40/SF from LL
Net to Finance
~$144K–$460K
After TI, depending on GC
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Overview
Three contractors — very different scopes
These bids are NOT apples-to-apples. Terry's is a specialist installer; Gary LaBlanc and B&G are full general contractors. Comparing totals without understanding scope will lead to the wrong decision.
⚠ Critical scope differences before comparing prices
Terry's $326K covers installation labor and mechanical trades only — no architectural drawings, no permits, no design management, no demo supervision. Gary LaBlanc and B&G cover the entire build from demo to final inspection, with A&E coordination. Combining Terry's with a full-service A&E firm would add $45K–$60K, bringing the real total to $370K–$390K before contingency — closer to (but still below) the other two bids.
Contractor A — Specialist Installer
Terryo's Laundry Equipment Rigging & Installation
Est. #1462 (H&W) / #1463 (Laundrylux) — Mar 26, 2026 — Expires May 26, 2026
$326,350
Updated from $322,000 + $4,350 for card reader & kiosk install
TypeSpecialist
ContactRodney Terrell — 301-877-1599
Emailterodney2@aol.com
LocationClinton, MD 20735
Experience30+ yrs laundromats
Site visitMar 12, 2026
Introduced byPJ Jackson (Laundrylux) & Kevin Wilkerson (H&W)

Andres' note

Lowest bidder — preferred option. Concern: may have too many concurrent jobs, risking schedule delays. Planning +20% contingency = ~$391,620 working budget.

Contractor B — Full General Contractor
B&G Construction LLC — Stephen Buchanan
Working budget Apr 21, 2026 • Design contract sent Apr 24, 2026
$465K–$540K
Working budget. + $30K–$45K A&E (T&M) for final design contract
TypeFull GC
ContactStephen Buchanan
Emailstephen@bgconstructionllc.com
Mobile703-489-9470
Office571-781-9221
LicenseClass A #2705175122
Site visitApr 15, 2026 (with PJ Jackson)
Introduced byPatrick Jackson (Laundrylux)
Reference projectGood Vibes Laundromat (completed)
Active projectManassas laundromat remodel (in progress)

Next step

Design contract sent Apr 24. Stephen offered design-build (A&E included) or separate A&E arrangement. 2-week preconstruction phase to confirm fixed price. Nov 1 start available.

Contractor C — Full General Contractor
Commercial Interior Contracting Inc. — Gary LaBlanc
Preliminary proposal Apr 7, 2026 • Site visit Apr 1, 2026
~$640,640
$140/SF preliminary × 4,576 SF. + $30K–$35K A&E design additional
TypeFull GC
ContactGary LaBlanc, President
EmailGary@commercialinteriorcontracting.com
Phone703-928-9910
LicenseClass A, 40+ years
Site visitApr 1, 2026
Introduced byPatrick Jackson (Laundrylux)
Reference projectThe Purple Hamper, Ashburn VA
Websitecommercialinteriorcontracting.com

Scope note (Gary's proposal)

"Full demo Unit 6, open non-load-bearing demising wall, rebuild ~4,660 SF laundromat. Open ceiling, polished concrete floors. Typical laundromat MEP: $170–$225/SF nationally — this site likely lands at $140/SF due to existing laundromat infrastructure."

Scope of Work
What each bid actually covers
The biggest risk in this comparison is assuming all three bids cover the same work. They do not.
Scope Item Terry's — $326,350 B&G — $465–540K Gary LaBlanc — ~$641K
DEMOLITION & STRUCTURE
Demo Unit 6 interiorNot included✓ Included✓ Included
Remove demising wall (non-load-bearing)Not included✓ Included✓ Included
Demo existing laundromat (Suite 5)Partial (relocate pads, drains, aisles)✓ Full demo✓ Full demo
Attendant area / secure room✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
Ceiling tiles — repair/replace✓ Included✓ Included (open ceiling preferred)✓ Included (open ceiling preferred)
FLOORING
New floor tile / polished concrete✓ New floor tile✓ Polished concrete or epoxy✓ Polished concrete preferred
Concrete pads relocation for wider aisles✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
PLUMBING
Floor trenches, drain relocation✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
Hot/cold water lines for washers✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
ADA bathrooms (full rebuild)Not mentioned✓ Anticipated full rebuild✓ Included
ELECTRICAL
Rebuild panels, washer bank wiring✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
New dryer circuits (no exterior work)✓ Included (no exterior)✓ Full electrical✓ Full electrical
Lighting (UFO LED high bays, IP65+)Not in scope✓ Included✓ Included
GAS & MECHANICAL
Gas lines (dryers + new lines)✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
Dryer venting / make-up air✓ Venting included✓ Included (HVAC + venting)✓ Included
HVAC modificationsNot in scope✓ Included✓ Included
Roofing penetrations & patchingNot in scope✓ Included✓ Included
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
Machine rigging & installation✓ 44 washers + 24 dryers ($1,000/unit)✓ Included✓ Included
Card reader installation & wiring✓ Included (in $326,350 updated)✓ Included✓ Included
Kiosk installation✓ Included (in $326,350 updated)✓ Included✓ Included
Water heater / NatCo installationNot specified✓ Included✓ Included
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DESIGN
Architectural drawings / plansNot included ($0 in estimate, TBD if required)✓ Included in A&E package ($30K–$45K T&M)✓ Included ($30K–$35K)
Engineering (MEP drawings)Not included✓ Included via A&E✓ Included via A&E
Permit acquisition & coordinationListed as $0 — “additional cost if required”✓ Coordination included; permit fees TBD✓ Coordination included; permit fees TBD
Construction management / supervisionSelf-managed / via equipment vendor✓ Included (B&G PM)✓ Included (CIC PM)
Pre-construction / utility verificationNot included✓ 2-week pre-con phase (to lock price)Not specified
Fire protection (if required)Not in scopeExcludedNot specified
HAZMAT testing & remediationExcludedExcluded (LL's responsibility per LOI)✓ Recommended requesting LL report
Line Items
Verified cost breakdown by contractor
Terry's is the only bid with itemized line costs. Gary LaBlanc and B&G provided per-SF ranges. All figures from actual proposals or written email communications.
Line Item Terry's B&G Construction Gary LaBlanc / CIC Notes
CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURE
Construction (walls, attendant area, ceiling, floor, pads)$98,000Bundled in /SF rateBundled in /SF rateTerry's only itemized contractor
ELECTRICAL
Electrical (panels, washer banks, new dryer circuits)$48,000BundledBundledNo exterior work in Terry's scope
PLUMBING
Plumbing (floor trenches, drain relocation, water lines)$68,000BundledBundled
GAS
Gas lines (existing + new dryers)$12,000BundledBundled
MECHANICAL
Dryer venting reconstruction$28,000Bundled (incl. HVAC)Bundled (incl. HVAC)
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION & RIGGING
Machine installation (44W + 24D @ $1,000 each)$68,000BundledBundled68 total machines × $1,000
Card reader installation (all machines + kiosk)$4,350BundledBundledAdded in updated estimate
PLANS, PERMITS & DESIGN
Architectural / MEP drawings$0 (extra if required)$30,000–$45,000 (T&M)$30,000–$35,000Terry's requires separate A&E engagement
Permit fees (Falls Church / Fairfax County)TBD (not in $326K)TBD (coord. included)TBD (coord. included)Typically $30K–$50K for laundromat of this size
SUMMARY
Total base bid$326,350$465,000–$540,000~$640,640
Add: A&E / design+ $30K–$45K needed+ $30K–$45K (in design contract)+ $30K–$35K
Add: Permits (estimate)+ $30K–$50K neededCoord. included; fees TBDCoord. included; fees TBD
Andres +20% contingency$391,620 working budgetN/A (pre-con phase to lock price)N/A (preliminary only)
Real all-in estimate (incl. A&E + permits) $386K–$421K $525K–$635K $700K–$726K Terry + A&E + permits; B&G + A&E + fees; CIC + A&E + fees
Less: TI Allowance ($183,040) $203K–$238K net $342K–$452K net $517K–$543K net Net construction cost after LL's $183K TI
Speed Queen quote context: Kevin bundled $450K construction
Kevin Wilkerson (Hynes & Waller) included a $450,000 construction estimate as a line item inside Speed Queen Quote #29937 — higher than Terry's $326,350 for similar scope. This is likely Kevin's own construction estimate or a buffer number. If you choose Speed Queen equipment, Terry's $326K (or B&G) would be the construction contractor — Kevin's $450K bundled number should not be treated as a separate bid.
Scorecard
Side-by-side comparison
Weighted across 8 criteria relevant to a November 2026 start date and a first-time ownership group.
Criterion Terry's B&G Construction Gary LaBlanc / CIC Winner
Price (all-in incl. A&E + permits) $386K–$421K $525K–$635K $700K–$726K Terry's
Laundromat specialization 30+ yrs — laundromats only Laundromats + commercial (Good Vibes ref) Laundromats + restaurants + retail (Purple Hamper ref) Terry's
Full GC / design-build capability No — specialist only, needs A&E separately Yes — full design-build option, T&M A&E Yes — 40+ yr Class A full GC B&G / CIC
Fixed price commitment Yes — lump sum estimate (expires May 26) After 2-week pre-con phase only; currently a range Preliminary only — final after plans Terry's
References & recent laundromat work Strong: both PJ and Kevin refer Terry for all laundromat builds in DC area Good Vibes (complete) + Manassas (in progress, can visit) Purple Hamper (Ashburn) — older reference B&G (visitable)
Schedule risk ⚠ Andres concerned about workload / concurrent jobs Manageable — team-based company Unknown — no discussion of current backlog B&G
Transparency / communication Indirect (routed through PJ / Kevin) Direct — Stephen responsive Apr 15–24 Moderate — site visit only, proposal via doc B&G
Pre-con / risk discovery None offered 2-week pre-con to verify utilities, lock price Not offered B&G
Overall fit for first-time owner Good if partners can manage A&E separately and monitor schedule Best — turnkey option, transparent pricing process, active laundromat ref Good but most expensive; less recent laundromat-specific work B&G
Terry's — Case For
  • Lowest price by a wide margin ($386K–$421K all-in vs $525K+ others)
  • Laundromat specialist — all he does, 30+ years
  • Endorsed by both vendors (PJ Jackson and Kevin Wilkerson independently)
  • Itemized line-item bid — no surprises in scope
  • Saves $139K–$305K vs. full GC options
Case against: Schedule risk (Andres' concern), requires partners to separately manage A&E firm and permitting, no design-build capability, no single point of accountability.
B&G Construction — Case For
  • Design-build option — single point of contact from plans to certificate of occupancy
  • 2-week pre-con phase to verify utilities and lock final price before committing
  • Active laundromat project in Manassas (can visit) — see their work before deciding
  • Stephen is responsive, direct, and has been transparent about process and cost drivers
  • Nov 1 start available
Case against: Working budget (not fixed yet — pre-con required to lock). Price could land anywhere in $525K–$635K range. Need to decide on turnkey A&E vs. separate architect.
Gary LaBlanc / CIC — Case For
  • 40+ years as Class A GC — deep experience
  • Built The Purple Hamper (Ashburn) for PJ — known quantity to the equipment vendor
  • Full design-build capable
  • Flagged HAZMAT testing proactively (good diligence)
Case against: Most expensive option (~$700K–$726K all-in). Preliminary $140/SF rate — final number after plans likely higher. No response since April 8; less recent laundromat reference (Purple Hamper vs Good Vibes). References not yet provided.
Recommendation (for partner meeting Apr 26)
Option A (lowest cost, needs partners to manage A&E): Go with Terry's at $326,350 and engage a separate A&E firm for drawings and permits ($30K–$45K). Total: $386K–$421K. Risk: partners must coordinate A&E + Terry + permitting. Mitigation: both equipment vendors (PJ and Kevin) know Terry well and can bridge communication.

Option B (turnkey, recommended for first-time owners): Engage B&G Construction for a 2-week preconstruction phase. Visit their Manassas laundromat project first. If pre-con confirms $465K–$540K range, sign. Single point of accountability, fixed price after pre-con, design-build included. Total all-in: $525K–$635K — $139K–$214K more than Terry's, but eliminates A&E coordination risk and gives a locked final price before committing.
Contacts & Timelines
Full contractor directory
All contact information verified from email correspondence.
ContractorContactEmailPhoneEstimateSite VisitStatus
Terryo's Laundry Equipment Rigging & Installation
8012 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Clinton MD 20735		 Rodney Terrell (owner) terodney2@aol.com 301-877-1599 $326,350 (updated)
Est. #1462/#1463 — exp. May 26		 Mar 12, 2026 Bid received
B&G Construction LLC
Lic. #2705175122 — Class A		 Stephen Buchanan stephen@bgconstructionllc.com 703-489-9470 (M)
571-781-9221 (O)		 $465K–$540K working budget
Design contract sent Apr 24		 Apr 15, 2026 Design contract pending
Commercial Interior Contracting Inc.
commercialinteriorcontracting.com — Class A, 40+ yrs		 Gary LaBlanc (President) Gary@commercialinteriorcontracting.com 703-928-9910 ~$640,640 ($140/SF prelim)
Proposal Apr 7; + $30–35K A&E		 Apr 1, 2026 Preliminary only
Decision timeline
DateEventOwner
Mar 12, 2026Terry + PJ + Kevin site walk at BubblesAndy, PJ, Kevin
Mar 26, 2026Terry's Estimate #1462 + #1463 received ($322,000)Terry
Apr 1, 2026Gary LaBlanc site walkthrough (noon)Andy, Gary
Apr 7, 2026Gary LaBlanc preliminary proposal received ($140/SF)Gary
Apr 13, 2026Terry's estimate updated to $326,350 (card readers + kiosk added)Terry / PJ
Apr 15, 2026Stephen Buchanan + PJ site walk at BubblesStephen, PJ
Apr 21, 2026B&G working budget received ($465K–$540K)Stephen
Apr 24, 2026B&G design contract template sent to AndyStephen
Apr 26, 2026Partner meeting — GC decisionAll partners
ASAPVisit B&G's Manassas laundromat reference projectAndy / Enrique
TBDRequest Gary LaBlanc references (not yet provided)Andy