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B26 Hot Water Recirculation
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting proposals for the installation of a hot water recirculation line and two associated pumps at its Boulder Campus Building 26, the Daycare Center, with an optional line item for a new water heater in Building 111. The work encompasses mechanical piping modifications, electrical connections to existing panelboards with new breakers and disconnects, and full compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NIST site standards. Due to the facility’s daycare operations, work must be carefully coordinated, potentially including off-hour activities, and all contractor personnel must undergo security processing to obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge, with at least one PIV-badged individual required on-site daily. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy by May 14, 2026, and include three volumes: a 20-page Plan of Approach detailing technical methods, material data, subcontractor listings, and a communications diagram; a detailed schedule aligned with a proposed Notice to Proceed date of August 15, 2026; and a completed SF 1442 with a lump sum price and all required representations and certifications. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220, and awards will be made based on a trade-off analysis prioritizing Technical Approach and Schedule over Price, with full consideration of safety, compliance, and ability to mobilize within 10 calendar days. All work must adhere to standards including ANSI, UL, OSHA, and NIST’s specific color-coding chart for labeling, with underground warning tape required to be metal-detectable and compliant with ANSI Z535.1–Z535.5. Contractors must also comply with clauses addressing labor standards, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, organizational conflicts of interest, and foreign national access, and must use the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform for all payment submissions. Installation must be completed within 180 calendar days of notice to proceed, and final deliverables include as-built drawings in PDF and AutoCAD formats, spare parts, and verified system functionality confirmed through on-site inspection.
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Contract Value
$111,896NAICS
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO, 80305, USASet-Aside
Awardee
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder Campus, is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to install a hot water recirculation line and two associated recirculation pumps in Building 26 (Daycare Center). Work includes mechanical piping modifications, electrical connections to existing panelboards with new breakers and disconnects as required, and complaince with current NEC and NIST site standards. Due to the facility's daycare operations, work will require close coordination and may include off-hour activities. The project will also include an optional line item for furnishing and installing a new water heater associated with piping in Building 111.
Important Dates:
- List of Individuals due for Site Visit: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Site Visit: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am at Building 26
- Questions Due: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Proposals Due: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
See amendment 0001 for Q&A
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