NIST Boulder B8 Gutter and Roof Repair Plus Options

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting proposals from small businesses for exterior building repair and renovation work at its Boulder Campus, specifically targeting Building 8 with optional scope at Buildings 3, 5, and 11. The base contract requires removal and replacement of the existing foam roof system on Building 8 with a new metal roof deck, installation of new fascia, gutters, downspouts, replacement of damaged insulation, and installation of snow guards. Optional work includes demolition and reconstruction of the northwest entrance overhang at Building 5 with new guttering and painting, reinstallation of an ornamental vent stack cap on Building 3, and removal and replacement of the main entrance door system, frame, concrete slab, and structural supports at Building 11. All work must comply with safety standards and include demolition, roofing, sheet metal, concrete, structural, and door installation activities while maintaining building protection. Proposals must be submitted by June 5, 2026, following a mandatory site visit on May 14, 2026, with attendee lists due by May 12, 2026, and questions due by May 25, 2026. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $19.0 million, requiring offerors to maintain active SAM registration and provide their Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and Taxpayer Identification Number. Contract awards will be made on a best value basis, with technical approach and schedule collectively weighted more heavily than price. Offers must include a detailed technical approach not exceeding 20 pages, a proposal schedule based on an estimated Notice to Proceed of August 17, 2026, and a completed SF 1442 with lump sum pricing and cost breakdown. Deliverables due within 10 days of notice to proceed include product data for metal roofing, insulation, and doors, paint color samples, and concrete mix designs. Successful bidders must comply with numerous federal regulations, including prompt payment to small subcontractors, minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, whistleblower protections, and safety data sheet submissions per 29 CFR 1910. The government will conduct inspections using FAR 52.246-12 and may perform performance tests to verify compliance. Invoices must be submitted electronically to INVOICE@NIST.GOV