Renewal parquet floor

The Department of State seeks delivery and installation of approximately 128 square meters of new parquet flooring at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, with quotations due August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time and technical or administrative questions due August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Place of performance is Vienna, Austria. Work scope includes site setup and cleanup, demolition and disposal of existing parquet, subfloor sanding and adhesive residue removal, delivery and installation of glued parquet in chequerboard pattern (16x16 cm, 8 mm thick, oak, grade "Nature," unfinished), machine sanding and sealing with two-component polyurethane-acrylic lacquer to highest wear class per OENORM C 2354, solid oak skirting board installation, sanding and refinishing of existing threshold steps, and installation of elastic sealant joints at ceramic floor connections. All work must comply with the attached Statement of Work and applicable OENORM standards. Execution period is September 2026, with performance to begin within 10 calendar days of award and complete within 30 calendar days of notice to proceed.

Minimum contractor qualifications include English language capability, an established business in Austria or commitment to establish one within 30 days of award, prior construction experience with references, necessary personnel and equipment, all required local licenses and permits, general liability insurance of at least EUR 250,000 per occurrence and EUR 500,000 cumulative for bodily injury and property damage, and security clearance for all workers within ten days of award. An English-speaking supervisor must remain on-site at all times. Bonds are required at 20% of contract value for contracts of EUR 70,000 or above. Liquidated damages are assessed at EUR 100.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date. A 3-year warranty period applies from final acceptance. Award will be made to the lowest priced acceptable, responsible quoter. The NAICS code is 238330, Flooring Contractors; PSC code is Z2FA, Repair or Alteration of Family Housing Facilities. Offers must provide a minimum of 180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the due date. Quotations must be submitted electronically in English in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat PDF format not exceeding 30MB. The Contracting Officer is Zahid M Raja (rajazm@state.gov, +43/1/313 39 2336).