K&K Lindquist LLC K067965 | Government Grant Application

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1. PROJECT COVER INFORMATION

Project Title: K&K Lindquist LLC Workforce Expansion and Lead-Safe Exterior Painting Capacity Project

Applicant Organization: K&K Lindquist LLC

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / ABSTRACT

Problem / Need: Many older homes contain lead-based paint hazards, especially where exterior paint is deteriorating. When these surfaces are scraped, sanded, or disturbed without proper controls, lead dust and debris can contaminate soil and surrounding areas, increasing exposure risk for residents and neighbors. At the same time, property owners need reliable, professional contractors who can deliver high-quality results on tight schedules. K&K Lindquist LLC is experiencing rapid demand growth and has documented year-over-year revenue increases, but current capacity limits (labor availability and vehicle/equipment constraints) reduce how many projects can be completed each season.

Target Population / Sector: The project benefits homeowners and residents in K&K Lindquist LLC's service area, particularly households living in older housing stock where lead paint is more likely to be present. It also supports local workforce development through the hiring and retention of additional employees and the creation of multiple crews. The broader community benefits from reduced lead hazard risk and improved housing conditions.

Proposed Solution: Grant funding will be used to (1) cover labor costs tied to scaling staffing and crew capacity and (2) purchase a dedicated work vehicle to support efficient jobsite mobilization, transport of tools/materials, and simultaneous multi-crew operations. The business will pair added capacity with increased marketing to stabilize the pipeline, reduce downtime, and support expansion into neighboring cities.

Key Activities: - Hire and retain additional field staff to create multiple painting crews and increase weekly production capacity. - Purchase a reliable work vehicle to safely and efficiently transport workers, equipment, and job materials between sites. - Increase marketing and local visibility to maintain steady demand, strengthen scheduling efficiency, and support expansion into nearby communities.

Expected Outcomes: - Increased service capacity (more projects completed per season) and reduced scheduling delays by operating multiple crews supported by dedicated transportation. - Improved community health and safety through continued lead-safe rehabilitation of older, lead-impacted housing surfaces and high-quality repainting that stabilizes deteriorated coatings.

Funding Request & Duration: Funds requested will support labor expansion and acquisition of a work vehicle during the next operating season (project period aligned to the upcoming peak season and build-out of staffing and logistics capacity).

3. STATEMENT OF NEED / PROBLEM STATEMENT

Problem Description: Older homes frequently contain lead-based paint, and deteriorating exterior paint is a common pathway for lead contamination of nearby soil and surfaces. Painting and surface preparation activities can either mitigate risk (through stabilization and proper containment practices) or worsen it if handled incorrectly. Communities therefore need qualified contractors who can operate professionally, meet timelines, and take the extra precautions required on lead-impacted properties. Demand for K&K Lindquist LLC's services has grown quickly, but scaling requires upfront labor investment and reliable transportation to run more than one crew effectively.

Who Is Affected: Residents in neighborhoods with older housing stock are most affected, including families with children who are especially vulnerable to lead exposure. Homeowners needing exterior repainting and lead paint stabilization also face higher costs and longer waits when qualified contractor capacity is limited. The local economy is affected through missed opportunities for job creation when small businesses cannot scale due to capital constraints.

Current Gaps: A key gap is capacity: even with strong demand and a proven record of performance, scaling from a single-crew or limited-crew operation to multiple crews requires additional labor dollars upfront and the operational backbone (vehicle capacity) to execute jobs efficiently. Without these resources, the business must turn down work, delay projects, or stretch timelines, which can leave deteriorating paint conditions unaddressed longer than necessary.

Consequences if Unaddressed: If professional capacity does not expand, more properties may remain in a state of peeling or failing paint, which can contribute to ongoing environmental contamination and deferred home maintenance. From a business standpoint, the company risks slowing its momentum and losing market share despite a strong reputation, because it cannot consistently meet demand volume.

4. PROJECT GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Overall Goal: Increase K&K Lindquist LLC's operational capacity to complete more lead-impacted and standard exterior painting projects per season while maintaining high professionalism, customer satisfaction, and community safety benefits.

Specific Objectives (SMART): Objective 1: During the next operating season, expand field labor capacity to enable multiple crews, increasing the number of projects that can be completed and reducing scheduling backlogs compared to the prior season.

Objective 2: Within the project period, procure and deploy a dedicated work vehicle to support multi-site operations, improve on-time performance, and reduce logistical constraints related to transporting equipment and materials.

Objective 3: During the project period, increase marketing activity to sustain a predictable pipeline and support expansion into neighboring cities, maintaining stable work volume for new hires.

5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION / PROGRAM NARRATIVE

Project Overview: K&K Lindquist LLC is a family-run painting business with a demonstrated growth trajectory and a strong customer reputation. The project focuses on scaling the business in a controlled way by investing in people (labor) and core operating equipment (a work vehicle). The company performs significant work on lead-impacted houses and emphasizes professionalism, timeliness, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. Funding would allow the business to take on more projects safely and efficiently, while continuing to improve community housing conditions.

Approach / Strategy: The strategy is straightforward: remove the two most immediate constraints to growth. First, labor funding supports hiring and retaining employees long enough to build stable crews and supervisory routines, which is often the hardest step for small contractors during rapid growth. Second, a work vehicle directly increases daily productivity by enabling concurrent jobsite work, dependable transport of tools/materials, and improved scheduling reliability. This operational build-out is paired with marketing to keep the job pipeline consistent and avoid the inefficiency of hiring ahead of demand.

Key Activities: - Workforce build-out: add employees to form multiple production crews, supported by clear expectations around professionalism, timeliness, and workmanship standards. - Equipment/logistics build-out: purchase a work vehicle dedicated to jobsite mobilization, hauling, and crew support. - Market expansion: increase marketing presence to maintain high inbound demand, reinforce the company's brand reputation, and extend services to neighboring cities.

Innovation / Best Practices Used: The company's competitive differentiation is rooted in execution: consistent professionalism (appearance and conduct), punctual and accurate estimating, a strong online reputation driven by customer reviews, and a focus on employee morale and quality control. These practices function as a repeatable operating system that supports scale without sacrificing customer experience. In lead-impacted environments, the emphasis on careful, pride-driven work supports the broader public interest of safer housing conditions.

Alignment with Grant Priorities: This project aligns well with common public-sector priorities such as small business growth, local job creation, support for family-owned businesses, improved housing conditions, and community health and safety outcomes associated with reducing lead paint hazards through proper stabilization and repainting work.

9. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY

Organization Mission: K&K Lindquist LLC aims to deliver high-quality, professional painting services while improving neighborhood safety by stabilizing and repainting lead-impacted homes and maintaining strong customer satisfaction.

Relevant Experience: Although newer than many competitors, the company has rapidly established a major presence in its city. Its leadership emphasizes professionalism across operations: estimating, communication, timeliness, jobsite conduct, employee morale, marketing presence, and quality of finished work.

Past Performance Results: K&K Lindquist LLC has demonstrated strong revenue growth over three years, indicating both market demand and the ability to deliver work at increasing scale: - Year 1 gross revenue: $176,000 - Year 2 gross revenue: $404,000 - Year 3 gross revenue: nearly $600,000 In the upcoming season, the company reports over $200,000 already booked, showing continued demand and a strong sales pipeline.

Systems & Infrastructure: Operational strengths include a strong marketing footprint, high customer satisfaction reflected in Google reviews, and a disciplined approach to professionalism that supports repeat business and referrals. The requested vehicle and labor support represent targeted investments to extend these systems into a multi-crew structure.

10. STAFFING PLAN / KEY PERSONNEL

Staff Responsibilities: The project staffing plan centers on expanding field labor to operate multiple crews. Additional employees will be tasked with production work under standardized expectations for safety, workmanship, and customer service. As crews scale, responsibilities naturally include crew coordination, jobsite setup and cleanup, surface preparation, painting application, and consistent customer communication to maintain the company's reputation.

11. EVALUATION PLAN

Success Measures: Progress can be evaluated using business and service-delivery indicators that are practical to track for a growing contractor: - Crew capacity (number of active crews and average weekly labor hours deployed) - Production output (projects completed per month/season) - Schedule performance (on-time starts and completions) - Customer satisfaction (review volume/ratings and repeat/referral rates) - Business stability indicators (booked backlog value, revenue consistency, reduced downtime between jobs)

Data Collection Methods: Operational records including schedules, invoices, payroll records, vehicle purchase documentation, and marketing performance metrics (lead volume, conversion rates, and geographic distribution of inquiries). Customer satisfaction can be tracked through online review trends and post-job feedback.

12. BUDGET SUMMARY

Budget summary: Grant funds will be used for two core purposes: 1) Labor costs to hire and retain additional employees and enable multiple crews. 2) Purchase of a work vehicle to support expanded job capacity and multi-crew logistics.

13. BUDGET JUSTIFICATION (NARRATIVE)

Personnel: Labor funding supports the immediate cash-flow needs of scaling a contractor workforce. Hiring ahead of peak season and retaining employees through ramp-up is essential for training, consistent production standards, and maintaining the level of professionalism that differentiates K&K Lindquist LLC. Additional staffing directly translates to increased project throughput and the ability to address more lead-impacted housing surfaces in a timely manner.

Equipment: A dedicated work vehicle is a necessary operational asset for a multi-crew model. It increases efficiency by enabling reliable transportation of tools, ladders, sprayers, containment materials, and jobsite supplies. It also reduces delays caused by limited hauling capacity and supports expansion into neighboring cities by improving travel reliability and reducing logistical bottlenecks.

14. SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

Post-Grant Funding Strategy: K&K Lindquist LLC has demonstrated a strong ability to generate revenue and grow year-over-year, suggesting that once the capacity investments are made, ongoing operations can be sustained through normal business revenue. The company already has significant booked work for the upcoming season, which supports near-term cash flow and reduces risk.

Revenue or Cost Recovery: The investment is designed to pay for itself through increased project volume and improved operational efficiency. Multi-crew capacity and reliable transportation enable the company to complete more jobs per season, stabilize scheduling, and maintain a steady pipeline through marketing, which collectively support long-term sustainability without requiring ongoing grant support.

15. RISK MANAGEMENT

Key Risks: Rapid growth can strain training, supervision, and quality control. Adding employees without sufficient structure can risk inconsistent workmanship, scheduling issues, or reduced customer satisfaction. Vehicle acquisition also introduces maintenance and insurance obligations.

Mitigation Strategies: K&K Lindquist LLC mitigates these risks through its demonstrated operating discipline and focus on professionalism. Standardizing expectations for timeliness, estimating, appearance, and customer communication helps maintain quality as the team grows. The companys strong review-driven reputation creates accountability for consistent performance. The vehicle purchase reduces operational strain by improving logistics, which in turn supports on-time delivery and smoother multi-crew coordination.

• General Information

  Business Registration Number: K067965

  Location: Superior, WI, United States

  Length of Operation: 1-5

  Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees

  Annual Gross Income: $250k to $500k

  Annual Gross Expense: $250k to $500k

  Open to Loans: YES

• Funding Usage

  Cover labor costs and purchase work vehicle

• Business Plan

  Employ more employs and utilize multiple crews, increase our marketing, and possibly expand to neighboring cities. We are a family run business with four young kids that we hope to pass a successful business to. We do a lot of work on lead infested houses and take pride in making our city a little bit safer with each lead house that we paint. Our first year in business we grossed $176,000, our second year was $404,000, our third year was almost $600,000 and this coming season we have over $200,000 already on our books

• Self Identified Competition

  Most of our competitors have been in business much longer than we have, but we have worked hard to obtain a major presence in our city, and in our short time in business have skyrocketed on Google with reviews. We maintain professionalism in every aspect of our business; our appearance, our timeliness, our estimating, our marketing presence, our employee morale, and of course our quality of work and customer satisfaction

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