NIST Boulder campus seeks a Design-Build Entity (DBE) to replace aging solar-powered exterior pole luminaires with new hard-wired LED pole luminaires. The project includes demolition, design, installation of new circuits, trenching, and restoration of site areas. Electrical shutdowns require 8-week notice. A site visit is mandatory. Proposals are due August 13, 2026. The contract period of performance is 365 days after award. All work must comply with NEC, NIST site standards, and safety/security requirements. Award is a total small business set-aside.
The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 365 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The period of performance for this project is anticipated to be 365 days.
The contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon receipt of a proper invoice.
The document references FAR clause ****, Warranty of Construction, which implies a warranty period for the construction work.
The document mentions basis for award but does not explicitly state the criteria. It is a total small business set-aside.
The contractor must be a qualified contractor and a Design-Build Entity (DBE). Key personnel include a Project Manager, Site Superintendent, and Safety Manager. Contractors must comply with NIST's site-specific safety plan requirements and homeland security presidential directive HSPD-12.
The document mentions liquidated damages for unpaid wages and potential termination for default if the contractor fails to prosecute the work with sufficient diligence.
A site visit is mandatory and scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Building 25. A list of individuals attending must be submitted by Friday, July 17, 2026.
Failure to comply with safety regulations, security requirements, or the terms of the contract, including timely submission of deliverables and adherence to the schedule, could lead to disqualification or termination.