Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) for the International Falls Land Port of Entry Project

The General Services Administration (GSA), Great Lakes Region 5, announces an opportunity to provide Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services for the International Falls Land Port of Entry project in International Falls, MN. The scope of CMc services under this proposed contract includes Design Phase Services and an Option for Construction Phase services. The CMc will be competitively chosen using source selection (FAR 15) procedures. The objective of the source selection process is to select a proposal which represents the best value to the Government. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and offers the best value to the Government, considering the technical factors and total evaluated price. For this procurement, the technical factors will be significantly more important than price (FAR 15.101-1, Trade Offs). The technical factors will include Experience in providing Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services on similar projects; Project Management Plan/Approach; Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel; and Past Performance in providing Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services on similar projects, Sustainability, and Small Business. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be required from any non small business concerns. Offerors are invited to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation, which is subject to the mandatory use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). As such, this solicitation shall include FAR 52.222-33 (Alt. II) Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, and an offeror must submit a fully executed PLA after contract award/but prior to construction notice to proceed. The Government reserves the right to make an award on initial offers, but discussions may be held if appropriate. The estimated total construction costs for the project falls within the approximate range of $175,000,000 to $195,000,000. The Design Phase Services are anticipated to commence upon award of the contract in or about October, 2024. The optional Construction Phase Work is anticipated to be awarded in February, 2026, with a performance period of approximately 1085 calendar days for the project between the full on site notice to proceed/obligation of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and substantial completion. The project team anticipates early work packages being issued as early as late February 2025. The anticipated project is a new land port of entry on the northern border in Minnesota. The proposed site is in International Falls, adjacent to the existing Land Port of Entry. This new project will be a gateway to the United States and will transform an obsolete border facility into a state-of-the-art commercial port of entry, which will improve safety and security for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. It shall make a distinct architectural statement that is responsive to the efficient movement of trade and commerce, the security requirements of law enforcement agencies, and the welcoming of visitors and citizens in the United States of America. The intended delivery method is Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) which will include a firm-fixed price Design Phase and a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Construction Phase Option. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the current tenant, and the Department of Agriculture Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be joining CBP as new tenants at the new LPOE. The existing facility was constructed in 1993, and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Although the existing Land Port of Entry is only roughly 30 years old, it was designed and constructed several years before the creation of DHS which resulted in significant changes to the way business operations occur at the border. This project represents an opportunity to support the supply chain; International Falls has the highest traffic volume of any port in Minnesota. In 2021, the port facilitated over $12 billion worth of trade. By redesigning and expanding the port's infrastructure, the port will be able to accommodate higher volumes of trade. This project shall be designed to meet LEED Gold certification or higher. Environmentally preferable products will be used, water will be conserved and protected, and indoor air quality will be enhanced. The newly designed port will increase vehicle and pedestrian processing efficiency and capacity; reduce traffic queues and delays in both directions; minimize conflict points among passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, trains, buses, and pedestrians; add a functional secondary inspection area for commercial vehicles; and accommodate safety, security, technology, and future demand. The site expansion will also provide area for additional customer tenant agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Protection and Quarantine. In addition to the construction opportunity reflected herein, GSA is seeking suppliers and manufacturers that are interested in supplying low embodied carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel materials for the project. Suppliers and manufacturers of materials meeting GSA's Inflation Reduction Act Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements may submit an Expression of Interest to the contact below no later than 5/24/2024. Expressions of Interest should indicate materials available and global warming potential values reflected in materials environmental product declarations. Submission of an expression of interest grants GSA your permission to publish your firm's contact information and offerings for use by potential offerors on GSA construction requirements. Supplier and manufacturer contact information will be published in an informational amendment issued by GSA and, potentially, in other fora. By participating in the competition, offerors consent to unrestricted GSA use of supplier names and the Global Warming Potential (GWP) values associated with supplier materials. Such information may be disclosed publicly or used to inform other low embodied carbon procurement activities. Technical solutions, supplier pricing, and supplier-offeror terms and conditions will not be shared. Any objection shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer by the due date for offers and shall adhere to 41 C.F.R. - 105-60.601. Delivery Method Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Scope Summary The Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) scope of work includes all labor and materials required to provide design phase and construction phase services for the International Falls Land Port of Entry project. The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities as defined below. The CMc shall be an actively engaged member of the project development team during design, construction, and turnover/closeout stages. The CMc selected for this project shall work in alignment with the GSA and GSA's selected team, including the Architect and Engineer (A/E) firm, the Construction Manager as Agent (CMa), the artist selected as part of the GSA Art-in-Architecture program, and other contracts partners. The services requested of the CMc will cover a wide range of activities during design, construction, and turnover/closeout stages, such as constructability reviews, cost estimating, work phasing reviews, scheduling, and general construction services. The CMc is at risk and is responsible for the administration of the construction stage and involvement in both project development and closeout stages. The design for the project will conform to the Federal Building Design Standards, 2021 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service P-100, and other building codes and standards as applicable to this project. Design services will be accomplished through a separate contract, will be necessary to meet the functional requirements of prospective tenants, fulfill policy and regulatory criteria, and provide state of the art workplaces that help define interior design standards for the building. Designed solutions shall be consistent with the latest objectives of GSA, prospective tenants, and best practices in architectural planning and design. The project is funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Joint Ventures: Joint venture or firm/consultant arrangements will be considered and must submit an acceptable joint venture agreement. The solicitation package will only be available electronically. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation from the System for Award Management site, www.SAM.gov, and for monitoring for possible amendments and/or additional information. A pre-proposal conference and site-visit will be held in International Falls, MN, and is scheduled for May 14, 2024. A Pre-Proposal registration/RSVP form is included as an attachment, and anyone interested in attending the pre-proposal conference shall complete the form and submit it no later than 12:00pm Central Time, the day prior to the pre-proposal conference. Attendance at this conference is considered vital to the preparation of a competitive and cost effective proposal and to understanding the total result desired by the Government. Failure to attend this meeting may not be used as an excuse for omissions or miscalculations in offers. The offers will be due on 6/5/2024, no later than 4:00pm Central Time to anna.vanko@gsa.gov and ulyana.ivankiv@gsa.gov. All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposals which shall be considered by the agency. In order to be eligible for award, offerors are required to provide electronic representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM), which can be accessed at: https://www.sam.gov. An award is anticipated on or about October 2024. For additional information, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/gsa-properties/land-ports-of-entry-and-the-bil/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-construction-project/minnesota To keep up to date with this project, please select - Follow at the top of this page. Follow GSA Region 5: GSA Great Lakes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GSAGreatLakesRegion GSA Great Lakes Twitter - https://twitter.com/GSAGreatLakes Amendment 01 - issued 5/23/2024; this Amendment hereby incorporates the sign in sheet, agenda, and presentation from the Site Visit and Pre-Proposal Conference held on May 14, 2024. Additionally, this Amendment incorporates a clarification to Option 2: Firearms Range scope, via the attachment titled - 2024_05_20 Trusted Traveler Options_fl. This amendment also incorporates received RFIs and associated attachments as of 5/21/2024. Finally, this amendment includes a date extension; proposals are now due June 20, 2024, no later than 1:00pm Central Time. Amendment 02 - issued 6/5/2024; this Amendment hereby incorporates the RFIs below, as well as the following documents: - C2.01A SITE DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A.pdf, - C2.01B SITE DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B.pdf, and - C2.01C SITE DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA C.pdf. This amendment also incorporates a revised Supplemental 1442 pricing sheet, titled - 47PF0023R0049 Supplemental 1442 Pricing Sheet 6 4 2024. The due date for proposals remains June 20, 2024, no later than 1:00pm Central Time. Amendment 03 - issued 6/12/2024; this amendment incorporates a revised 1442 Supplemental Pricing Sheet; CLIN 2 has been updated to include reference to 2C as part of the Estimated Cost of Work. A Microsoft Word version is also incorporated for ease of use. The due date for proposals remains June 20, 2024, no later than 1:00pm Central Time.