Building 1 Renovation (B1R) Exteriors Project

The Building 1 Renovation (B1R) Exteriors Project, solicitation number SB1341-11-RP-0075, was awarded on September 21, 2011, by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Located in Boulder, Colorado, this construction project under NAICS code 236220 involved the renovation of approximately 72,000 square feet. The scope of work included demolition, utility work, seismic upgrades, and the installation of service corridors and super-insulated skin veneer walls. The project required detailed pricing across multiple construction divisions, including site work, concrete, masonry, metals, and mechanical and electrical systems, while adhering to Colorado prevailing wage rates for Boulder and Broomfield Counties. The procurement process involved several amendments to refine technical specifications, update drawing sheets, and adjust proposal deadlines. Key technical additions included subdrainage specifications for perforated pipes and geotextile filter fabrics. Prospective bidders were required to submit security agreements to handle Sensitive But Unclassified building information and provide past performance evaluations to verify their technical capability and quality of service. The contract was managed by the NIST office in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with Jason Gerloff serving as the Contracting Officer.