UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology Acquisition Management Division 325 Broadway, MS 164 Boulder, CO 80305-3328

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National Institute of Standards and Technology Acquisition Management Division 325 Broadway, MS 164 Boulder, CO 80305-3328

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. This is a special notice that includes a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Proposal (RFP) or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government contractually for any services or supplies whatsoever. Responders are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in the response to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future solicitation if one is issued. If a solicitation is released, it may be posted to the System Award Management (SAM) website, but it is not guaranteed, and it is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the Government website for potential solicitation and additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The proposed project consists of the following: The contractor will provide roadway improvements, asphalt repairs, and surface treatments on NIST, Fort Collins, Campus. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation necessary to complete roadway improvements, asphalt repairs, and surface treatments as outlined below and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations in accordance with the statement of work (SOW). This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $45.0 million for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Fort Collins, Colorado.

Submit Interest and Capability (to include cut sheets, drawings, previous installation examples, etc.) shall be limited to 20 pages (Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8-1/2 x 11. Cut sheets and drawings are acceptable as 11 x 17) and submitted via e-mail to the contract specialist listed in this notice.

All correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Source Sought: Fort Collins Road Repairs". If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachment. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted.

Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls, or .xls documents are attached to your e-mail. All other attachments may be deleted.

All responses must reach the point of contact no later than 4:00 PM Mountain on May 5, 2026, and must include the following information: company name; UEI, address; phone number, fax number, e-mail address, and business size status for the applicable NAICS. Responses shall not include classified data. Proprietary information, if any, shall be kept to a minimum and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, SEGREGATE proprietary information.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail to the point of contact listed in this notice. Questions shall be sent to the point of contact via e-mail ONLY. Verbal or FAX questions are not acceptable, and will not be answered

National Institute of Standards and Technology Acquisition Management Division 325 Broadway, MS 164 Boulder, CO 80305-3328

STATEMENT OF WORK

Fort Collins Road Repairs

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Facilities Maintenance Division (FMD) 194 is responsible for the maintenance and repair of physical infrastructure across the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. Repair dirt entrance road and asphalt areas.

II. PURPOSE

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation necessary to complete roadway improvements, asphalt repairs, and surface treatments as outlined below and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work location is the NIST Fort Collins Campus, see attached map.

Regular Business Hours Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 7am to 6pm Mountain Time, excluding Federal holidays and NIST closures.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of Performance for this work is 180 Calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

TASKS

Location: See attached map for exact locations.

Access Note: Contractor responsible to verify all measurements prior to proposal.

1. ENTRANCE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (Approx. 80,000 SF)

The Contractor shall:

1. Supply and install road base material.

2. Regrade roadway to establish proper drainage and crown.

3. Water and compact subgrade and base materials in accordance with industry standards.

2. ASPHALT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

2.1 Crack Sealing

1. Seal all cracks measuring ¼ inch (0.25”) wide or greater.

2. Perform crack sealing in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer specifications.

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2.2 Major Crack Repair (Approx. 220 LF)

At locations identified in attached photos (11 known locations):

1. Saw cut and remove a 3-foot-wide section of asphalt along damaged areas.

2. Excavate and remove 12 inches of existing road base.

3. Replace with 12 inches of clean road base and compact to specification.

4. Replace asphalt to match existing grade and thickness.

5. Dispose of all removed asphalt and subgrade material offsite in accordance with regulations.

6. Perform repairs in phases (half-width at a time) to maintain access to buildings.

7. Provide a minimum of three (3) weeks advance notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to starting this work.

2.3 Concrete Drain Pan Replacement (Approx. 20 SF)

At location shown in attached map:

1. Remove and dispose of existing concrete offsite.

2. Prepare subgrade to support new concrete.

3. Install 6-inch thick concrete drain pan.

2.4 Asphalt Separation at Building Interfaces

At areas where asphalt is pulling away from buildings:

1. Clean out existing gaps thoroughly.

2. Install backer rod.

3. Apply flexible sealant suitable for expansion and contraction.

2.5 Slurry Seal Application (Approx. 50,000 SF)

1. Apply slurry seal to all designated roadway and parking areas per attached map.

2. Perform application in accordance with provided slurry seal specifications.

3. Ensure uniform coverage and proper curing.

3. TRAFFIC CONTROL

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The Contractor shall be fully responsible for:

1. Providing and maintaining traffic control throughout the project.

2. Ensuring safe access to buildings and facilities at all times.

3. Complying with all applicable traffic control standards and regulations.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Protect existing infrastructure and adjacent property.

2. Repair any damage caused by construction activities at no additional cost to the Government.

3. Ensure all work meets applicable industry standards and project specifications.

4. See attached NIST General Requirements Document.

5. Access Consideration

1. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and Fort Collins site personnel to ensure timely and convenient access to the site, with an appropriate government escort available for all on-site activities. Three week notice required.

6. Safety on the NIST Campus NIST is committed to maintaining a work environment that safeguards the public and the environment, as well as personnel and property.

If the award requires construction, demolition, excavation, renovation, or other work for which the contractor directs and oversees contractor personnel (including subcontractors) at NIST-owned and operated sites, the contractor shall:

Provide a detailed, site-specific Safety Plan to the contracting officer within 10 days after award that describes how the contractor will maintain a safe work environment and comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as with applicable state and local laws, standards, and codes.

The Safety Plan shall specify how the company’s policies and practices will comply with each of the applicable standards, laws, and codes.

The contracting officers representative (COR) will provide written comments regarding the plan to the contractor within ten (10) days of receipt and will require the contractor to submit a revised safety plan within ten (10) days after that to the contracting officer for their review. This cycle may be repeated, if necessary, until the contracting officer determines the safety plan to be acceptable.

National Institute of Standards and Technology Acquisition Management Division 325 Broadway, MS 164 Boulder, CO 80305-3328

Reference:

See NIST’s Contractor Safety Program for required elements of Contractor Safety Plans.

7 Safety-Related Equipment The Contractor shall:

Provide all safety-related equipment required to perform the work under this award, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment that is required or appropriate to protect contractor personnel and other personnel on the NIST campus. Contractor-provided personal protective equipment shall include, at a minimum, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses (prescription or standard), respiratory protection (powered air purifying respirator or full-face mask respirator), high visibility clothing and gloves that meet applicable OSHA standards for PPE.

8 Training The Contractor shall:

Provide safety-related training required by applicable OSHA, state and local regulations or standards to affected contractor personnel (including subcontractor personnel) that perform work under this award. Such training may include, for example, training for proper use of PPE, respirator use, fall protection, crane operation, forklift operation; electrical safety, or other safety-related topics.

Maintain records of safety training provided to contractor personnel (including subcontractor personnel) that perform work on this award. The contractor shall make those records available to the contracting officer, contracting officer’s representative for the award, or other authorized personnel within 7 days of receipt of their written request, and annually thereafter or upon request.

Require contractor personnel (including subcontractors) to attend required NIST-specific health or safety training that is required by the award.

9 Health Hazard Assessments and Medical Evaluations The Contractor shall:

Provide required health hazard exposure assessments, medical evaluations and screenings, and exposure monitoring required by applicable OSHA requirements.

Ensure PII information is protected.

10 Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12

The Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) and its employees who require physical access to NIST facilities or logical access to NIST IT networks or systems must comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for

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Federal Employees and Contractors; OMB M-05-24; OMB M-19-17; FIPS 201, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors; NIST HSPD-12 policy; and Executive Order 13467, Part 1 §1.2.

5. Roster

Inspection & Acceptance In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in the specific FAR clause that allows the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Identify all qualifications that the Contractor and/or their personnel working on this contract must possess.

Safety: The Contractor employee must be responsible for knowing and complying with all installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus.

Identification Badges: Contractor employees must comply with NIST identification and access requirements. Each Contractor employee must wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office.

V. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Number Description Format Due Date

Quantity

1 Site Specific Safety Plan

PDF Within 10 days of contract award

2 Project Schedule PDF Within 10 days of contract award

3 Road Base Material

PDF Within 10 days after NTP.

4 Slurry Material PDF Within 10 days after NTP

Standards of Acceptance: The NIST POC or COR shall review all the above deliverables and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of Contact (POC) within 10 days of receipt of deliverable. This section applies to deliverables which must be reviewed and approved for acceptance (e.g., draft plans, drawings, etc.)

5. Access Consideration