Update: Cancellation of Soliciation The Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization solicitation is being cancelled. A protest challenging the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) mandate pursuant to FAR 22.503 was filed at the Court of Federal Claims and the Court has found that the PLA mandate violates the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) and granted the plaintiff's request for relief. The Court's Decision was published on January 21, 2025. Based on the order of the Court, GSA will be reconsidering the PLA requirement and may take corrective actions as appropriate considering the specific needs of this project and the Decision of the Court. GSA will be conducting market research to assess the specific needs of this project related to the PLA requirement and anticipates posting a new solicitation in upcoming months. Amendment 3 Design/Build Contract for the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization Project. See attached Amendment 3 (file name: Amendment 3-47PH0824R0007). Proposal Due date remains the same, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Only electronic submissions are allowed, and all submissions are to be emailed to Jason Gerloff at: Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov. Amendment 2 Design/Build Contract for the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization Project. See attached Amendment 2 (file name: Amendment 2-47PH0824R0007). Proposal Due date remains the same, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Only electronic submissions are allowed, and all submissions are to be emailed to Jason Gerloff at: Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov. Amendment 1 Design/Build Contract for the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization Project. See attached Amendment 1 (file name: Amendment 1 47PH0824R0007). Proposal Due date remains the same, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Only electronic submissions are allowed, and all submissions are to be emailed to Jason Gerloff at: Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov. Solicitation: Design/Build Contract for the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization Project. The General Services Administration (GSA) Design Excellence Program seeks to commission architects, engineers, and construction professionals to maintain and modernize our legacy federal buildings for the next 50 to 100 years of service. These projects will demonstrate the value of integrated design that balances historic significance with current needs; balances aesthetics, costs, constructability, and reliability; and creates environmentally responsible and superior workplaces for civilian federal employees. The Bridge of the Americas (BOTA), Land Port of Entry (LPOE), was built in 1967. It is located on the international border separating El Paso, TX, and Juarez, Chihuahua, MX. This LPOE connects with the LPOE of - Cordova in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MX. The facility processes privately owned vehicles (POV Mexican), pedestrians, and commercial traffic. The bridge leading to the facility is the only toll-free bridge in El Paso, creating extensive traffic. The BOTA LPOE is one of four crossings in El Paso. BOTA is in a populated urban area of El Paso, TX. It sits on approximately 27 acres of fully developed property surrounded on three sides by an extensive highway system. The LPOE is landlocked on all four (4) sides of the port. The port processes toll-free inbound and outbound commercial, non-commercial, and pedestrian traffic. As a result, the volume of traffic is heavy with many travelers and commercial vehicles choosing to enter and exit through this facility in lieu of paying a toll. Much of the port facility has reached the end of its life cycle. Most of the buildings and infrastructure are operating beyond capacity. Building, fire and life safety codes have changed so much that the facility is generally non-compliant with the most current codes and standards including CBP design standards. Since this facility operates as a toll-free port of entry, an increase in truck and vehicular traffic in the last few years has created significant congestion so that the site is unable to support this increased volume of traffic. The planned project is to design and construct a U.S Land Port of Entry that will reflect the critical importance of this crossing as a gateway to the United States of America. In this context, GSA announces an opportunity for Design and Construction Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural Engineering Design and Construction services in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. As required by law, regulation and Executive Order, all facilities will meet performance targets and security requirements. The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide the design and construction of a new port of entry to replace the existing port. The current Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is a full-service port that inspects privately owned and commercial vehicles and pedestrians. It is currently operating from outdated, deteriorating facilities that do not adequately meet the functional needs of the tenant. The new construction project will correct port deficiencies and modernize its facility to accommodate the increasing traffic. The contractor will be required to phase the construction. The privately owned and pedestrian traffic will be required to stay in continuous operation during the construction and commercial vehicle inspection will be allowed to close temporarily for a duration depending on the phasing. The project design components include designing a facility that will conform to the 2024 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service P-100 and other building codes and standards as applicable to this project. The facility will be designed to be net zero ready and achieve LEED Gold and SITE Silver standards. The project construction components include construction of an administration building to include an expanded pedestrian inspection area; primary and secondary passenger vehicle inspection facilities; outside vehicle parking expansion; seized vehicle processing area; a kennel; export cargo booths; and, canopy structure, office building and new paving for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the potential of commercial primary and exit booths; a cargo building and dock. The intended project delivery method is Design Build (DB). The DB scope of work includes all labor and materials required to provide design and construction services for the BOTA LPOE project pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Two-Phase Design Build Selection Procedures and incorporating Art in Architecture Program, and Design-Construction-Operational Excellence policies and procedures. The resultant contract will be firm fixed price. The services requested of the DB shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities including all management, supervision, labor, equipment, and materials (including Low Embodied Carbon Materials) required to provide architectural, engineering, construction, and other related services necessary to design and construct the new facilities. Related services include, but are not limited to, site planning, utility relocation (as needed), testing and inspection during construction, commissioning, and potential additional analysis of the site. The project is funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The estimated cost range for construction is between $500,000,000.00 and $550,000,000.00. This is a negotiated, best value procurement. The proposed contract is solicited as full and open competition. A Project Labor Agreement (FAR 52.222-33) will be included in Stage II of the Solicitation. Any questions regarding this notification shall be directed to the Contracting Officer whose name appears herein. Potential offerors are responsible monitoring and downloading the solicitation and any potential amendments, if any, to the solicitation.
