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NIST Sitewide Handrail Project
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a qualified contractor to construct, modify, and install permanent ADA-compliant handrail systems throughout its Boulder Campus at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO. The project aims to update the existing handrail infrastructure to meet the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and OSHA requirements. This includes removing lower railings for improved snow removal and installing compliant middle rails. Contractor responsibilities involve verifying field conditions, demolishing and replacing certain concrete stairs and curbs, fabricating and installing handrails that meet specific dimensional and safety standards, and working closely with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for inspections and approvals. Additional duties include site-specific safety planning, compliance with NIST security and access protocols, coordinating weekly progress, and submitting all required documentation promptly. Key dates include a site visit on April 23, 2026, with questions due by April 27, and proposals due by May 11, 2026. The solicitation, identified as 1333ND26RNB190009, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220, managed by the Department of Commerce’s NIST office located in Gaithersburg, MD. Point of contact for this opportunity includes Lauren Lopez and Travis Zoellner. Contractors are encouraged to review the instructions and amendments published in the solicitation for full details and recent updates, including a deadline extension for proposal submissions.
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Place of Performance
Boulder, CO, 80305, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to construct, modify, and install permanent ADA-compliant handrail systems across the NIST Boulder Campus located at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO. This project, managed by the Facilities Maintenance Division, is intended to bring existing handrail infrastructure into full compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and applicable OSHA requirements, while also improving functionality for snow removal through removal of lower railings and installation of compliant middle rails. Work includes verification of field conditions, demolition and replacement of select concrete stairs and curbs, fabrication and installation of handrails meeting dimensional, graspability, continuity, and safety standards, and coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for inspections and approvals. The contractor will be responsible for site-specific safety planning, adherence to NIST security and access requirements, weekly progress coordination, and timely submission of required deliverables.
Important Dates
List of Individuals Attending the Site Visit: Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Site Visit: Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:30 pm.
Questions Due: Monday, April 27, 2026
Proposals Due: Monday, May 11, 2026
Contractors are advised to reference the Instructions to Offerors in Amend 0001 and Provision 1352.270-71 on page 154 of the solicitation for the site visit details.
Please see Amendment 0002 for questions and answers. The proposal due date has changed from Wednesday, May 6, 2026 to Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT.
