Freer Border Patrol Station

The contract involves the design and construction of a new Border Patrol Station in Freer, Texas, under a competitive, firm-fixed-price, design-build arrangement. The project, classified under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, has an estimated construction value between $25 million and $100 million. The planned facility will accommodate 125 agents on a 30-acre site and will include several specialized structures such as a 25,000 square foot administration/training/processing/holding building, a vehicle maintenance facility, kennel, fueling stations, vehicle wash bays, a large antenna tower, extensive parking, septic systems, and full utilities. The project requires installation of electrical power, all related permits, and adherence to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 for physical access control systems. Security and communications infrastructure, including cameras, secure access readers, and radio/data equipment, must also be incorporated into the design. The procurement process will follow a two-phase design-build selection procedure with initial proposals due around mid-January 2026 and contract award expected by July 2026. Phase 1 focuses on demonstrating past performance and capability, from which up to five offerors will advance to Phase 2 to submit technical and price proposals. The selected offeror will be chosen based on best value considering all technical and financial factors. The project completion is anticipated within 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible, and all communications, submissions, and amendments will be managed electronically via the SAM and Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) platforms. No state-level certifications will be accepted, and prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring official websites for amendments and updates.