Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from industry sources to determine the availability and capability of small businesses and other than small businesses to provide Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services. The services required include design of NIST-owned properties in Colorado and Hawaii, operated and maintained facilities, and/or tenant build-out construction and renovation projects. The services may also include Title I, II, and III services.
Some key points about the job and scope-of-work include:
• The NIST facilities consist of approximately 30 separate buildings totaling approximately 650,000 square feet.
• The facilities include scientific research laboratories and clean rooms, warehouses, machine shops, maintenance shops, a central utility plant, administrative offices, and conference/auditorium facilities.
• The services required include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, security systems, geotechnical, and landscape architect capabilities.
• The NIST may require professional services for interpretive exhibits to provide public information.
The ideal candidate should have experience with A-E work, particularly in federal research laboratories, and should be able to provide services such as Master Planning, Concept Studies, or Feasibility Studies. The candidate should also have experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) or other advanced visualization/collaboration tools and should be able to ensure the integration of complex mechanical, electrical, structural, and IT systems when designing or renovating highly technical laboratory facilities.