Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a contractor to correct safety shower and eyewash deficiencies at the NIST Boulder Campus in Colorado. The project involves designing and building new eyewash and shower combination units, as well as modifying existing plumbing and electrical systems to meet ANSI Z358.1-2014 standards. The contractor will be responsible for evaluating and confirming the viability of the recommendations, providing an engineered design, and executing the construction to bring all fixtures within the project scope into compliance.
Some key aspects of the project include:
* The project is structured as a design-build project with a base scope and four option CLINs for different areas of the campus.
* The contractor will need to verify the accuracy of existing drawings and field verify as necessary.
* The contractor will be responsible for providing temporary power during outages and ensuring that new electrical equipment is installed and tested properly.
* The contractor will need to ensure that all work is done in compliance with relevant codes and regulations, including those related to asbestos and hazardous materials.
* The contractor will need to provide a preliminary schedule and complete the project within a negotiable performance period.