How to bid on Gymnasium Hardwood Floor Restoration for the US Coast Guard

What the Coast Guard is buying

The US Coast Guard needs a contractor to fully restore a 3,080-square-foot hardwood gymnasium floor. This work is for the USCG Station Quillayute River in La Push, Washington. This is a total small-business set-aside opportunity.

The estimated period of performance for this project is August 24 to September 24, 2026. The required completion date for all work, including demobilization and site cleanup, is August 28, 2026.

Key dates and deadlines

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM. You must submit your list of attendees via email by July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific time to be allowed to attend. No other site visits will be scheduled.

All questions about the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email by August 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific time. Quotes are due by August 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific time. Late submissions will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside. It is suitable for firms classified under NAICS code 238330, which is for Flooring Contractors. The contract type will be a firm fixed price purchase order.

Given the mandatory site visit and the nature of the work, this opportunity is best suited for contractors with experience in hardwood floor restoration, particularly for gymnasiums, and who can operate in the La Push, Washington area.

How to respond

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Your quote must be submitted via email and include the solicitation RFQ number 70Z03326QSEAT0000011 in the subject line. It must consist of three parts: a completed and signed SF 1449, a detailed one-page price quotation, and a two-page technical proposal. Ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to award.

Tips for a competitive response

Attend the mandatory site visit. This is crucial for understanding the full scope of work and accurately preparing your cost breakdown and technical approach. Failure to attend will prevent your quote from being considered.

Pay close attention to the required format for your submission. The agency explicitly states not to include extraneous materials and that quotes must contain only the specific requested information. Ensure your SF 1449 is complete, your price breakdown is detailed and within the one-page limit, and your technical proposal is concise, addresses the Statement of Work, and is within the two-page limit.

Your technical proposal should clearly outline your step-by-step approach to the work, including inspection, repair, and material removal. The project schedule must show that all work, including demobilization and site cleanup, will be completed by August 28, 2026, with milestones shown in days from the Notice to Award. The government will evaluate technical proposals on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis, and award will go to the lowest-priced, responsible quoter with an acceptable technical rating.