Y -- Design/Build of New U.S. Port of Entry, McAllen, TX (Anzalduas crossing)

Solicitation GS-07P-06-UK-C-0041 is a design-build project managed by the General Services Administration for the construction of a new U.S. Land Port of Entry at the Anzalduas crossing in McAllen, Texas. The project scope involves the design and construction of a 40,000 square foot facility that includes parking and inspection lanes, with a strong emphasis on federal architectural excellence and security requirements. The procurement process was structured in two phases, beginning with a Request for Qualifications to identify a shortlist of qualified firms to compete in a subsequent Request for Proposals competition. The selection process included several amendments to the original request, which introduced a partnering process between the design-build offeror, construction manager, tenants, and government personnel to improve project performance. Updates were also made to design criteria, space standards, and the roles of key personnel. A shortlist of recommended firms for the second phase included teams led by JE Dunn, Journeyman Construction, Lyda Swinerton, MW Builders of Texas, and W.G. Yates and Sons Construction. The project was coordinated through the GSA Public Buildings Service with administrative support based in Fort Worth, Texas.