NIST Sitewide Handrail Project

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to construct, modify, and install permanent ADA-compliant handrail systems across the NIST Boulder Campus located at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO. This project, managed by the Facilities Maintenance Division, is intended to bring existing handrail infrastructure into full compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and applicable OSHA requirements, while also improving functionality for snow removal through removal of lower railings and installation of compliant middle rails. Work includes verification of field conditions, demolition and replacement of select concrete stairs and curbs, fabrication and installation of handrails meeting dimensional, graspability, continuity, and safety standards, and coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for inspections and approvals. The contractor will be responsible for site-specific safety planning, adherence to NIST security and access requirements, weekly progress coordination, and timely submission of required deliverables. 

Important Dates

List of Individuals Attending the Site Visit: Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Site Visit: Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:30 pm.

Questions Due: Monday, April 27, 2026

Proposals Due: Monday, May 11, 2026

Contractors are advised to reference the Instructions to Offerors in Amend 0001 and Provision 1352.270-71 on page 154 of the solicitation for the site visit details.

Please see Amendment 0002 for questions and answers. The proposal due date has changed from Wednesday, May 6, 2026 to Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT.