Fort Collins Road Repairs, NIST, Boulder, CO
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is soliciting proposals for Fort Collins Road Repairs at its Boulder, CO campus. This Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for comprehensive roadway improvements, asphalt repairs, and surface treatments. Offers are due by July 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation necessary to complete roadway improvements, asphalt repairs, and surface treatments. Key requirements include:
- Entrance Road Improvements: Supply and install road base material, regrade roadway for proper drainage and crown, and water/compact subgrade and base materials.
- Asphalt Repairs and Maintenance: Crack sealing (1.5" wide or greater), major crack repair (approximately 220 linear feet), concrete drain pan replacement (approximately 20 SF), and applying flexible sealant where asphalt separates from buildings.
- Surface Treatment: Applying slurry seal to approximately 50,000 SF of designated roadway and parking areas.
- Traffic Control: Providing and maintaining traffic control throughout the project.
- General Requirements: Protecting existing infrastructure, repairing any damage caused by construction, and ensuring work meets industry standards. A site-specific Safety Plan is required within 10 days of award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: July 28, 2026, by 3:00 PM MT.
- Pre-Proposal Conference: July 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM MT.
- Questions Due: July 21, 2026, by 3:00 PM MT.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Schedule, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Approach, Schedule, and Past Performance combined are more important than Price.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is the NIST Fort Collins Campus. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 6 pm Mountain Time. Award is subject to the City of Boulder Sales/Use Tax. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments.