Bid guide
How to bid on carpet installation for the US Coast Guard in Ketchikan
What the Coast Guard is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard seeks a contractor to remove and dispose of existing carpet and supply and install new carpet throughout the third floor, including hallways, of its Base Ketchikan administrative building.
This is a one-project service contract. The contractor is expected to provide the labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation needed for the work. The Coast Guard plans to award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, qualified contractor, subject to funding.
Dates and what happens at closing
Questions are due September 25, 2026. The planned pre-award site walk is October 28, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The solicitation deadline is November 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The proposal must state a price for the project and remain valid for 120 calendar days from the solicitation closing date. Work is expected to start in November 2026, depending on funding, and finish within 90 calendar days of the signed contract award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit a flooring or carpet contractor able to remove and dispose of existing carpet and furnish and install replacement carpet in an administrative building.
The contractor needs to be prepared to supply the people, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation for the project. The listed category is supplies.
How to access and respond
Use “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are viewable without one.
Review the attached statement of work, specifications, and updated map for the carpet area and project details. Submit the quote or proposal to the U.S. Government by the November 13 deadline. Include the total project price and regular and overtime rates for any other labor categories proposed.
Prepare a complete, competitive quote
Use the updated map and solicitation attachments to build your price around the stated work area. Account for carpet removal and disposal as well as supplying and installing new carpet, and check that your quote addresses the requirements in the statement of work and specifications.
If you plan to attend the site walk, send the required security information for each attendee before October 21: full name, date of birth, and driver’s license or passport number. Use the question period to clarify uncertainties, and make sure your proposal is complete and valid for the stated 120-day period.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Coast Guard; the original posting controls.