Y--New Border Patrol Station, Wellton, Arizona

Solicitation W912PL-09-R-0032, managed by the Department of Defense through the US Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, concerns the construction of a new Border Patrol Station in Wellton, Arizona. Designed to support 375 agents, the project features a primary station building containing office space, a muster room, a quiet room, training facilities, a detention area, and an exercise and locker room component. The site will also include a dedicated maintenance facility for vehicles and electronic gear, as well as canopy structures to shelter vehicle fueling and wash operations. The procurement process utilized a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method with a HubZone preference, with an estimated project cost ranging between 25 million and 100 million dollars. Technical requirements detailed in the solicitation and subsequent amendments include comprehensive specifications for concrete, masonry, electrical systems, and utilities, as well as the provision of a temporary 1,000 square foot weatherproof office for the Contracting Officer. Multiple amendments were issued to refine technical drawings, update specification sections for fitness equipment and door hardware, and extend proposal deadlines to ensure comprehensive bidding.