Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a design-build contractor for the modernization and expansion of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) at the NIST Gaithersburg campus. The project involves a two-phase design-build approach, with the first phase focusing on the design and planning of the project, and the second phase involving the construction and implementation of the design. The contractor will be required to demonstrate their ability to achieve both performance and payment bonding capacity at a minimum amount of $575.2M for the project. The contractor will also be required to comply with various federal regulations and guidelines, including those related to cybersecurity, historic preservation, and environmental sustainability.
• The project involves the modernization and expansion of the CUP, including the installation of new electrical and mechanical systems.
• The contractor will be required to demonstrate their experience and qualifications in design-build projects, including their ability to manage and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• The project will require compliance with various federal regulations and guidelines, including those related to cybersecurity, historic preservation, and environmental sustainability.
• The contractor will be required to submit a proposal that includes their design and planning approach, as well as their technical and management qualifications.
• The evaluation criteria for the proposal will include factors such as the contractor's experience and qualifications, their design and planning approach, and their ability to manage and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.