Design Bid Build (DBB) Construction Requirement for Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry (LPOE), Alburg, Vermont
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is soliciting proposals for a Design Bid Build (DBB) Construction project for Repair and Alteration (R&A) and an optional Driveway Extension at the Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Alburgh, Vermont. This project aims to modernize the LPOE, correct deficiencies, and enhance security while preserving the existing historic facility. The estimated value is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Proposals are due June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Project Scope
The scope includes comprehensive R&A work to bring the LPOE up to current GSA and CBP standards. Key elements involve:
- Installation of new gates and guardrails for primary passenger and commercial lanes.
- Construction of a new officer inspection booth.
- Extensive interior upgrades, including a new floorplan, and new/upgraded Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and Security systems.
- An optional driveway extension to mitigate security challenges posed by local traffic near the port.
- All work must adhere to GSA PBS Core Building Standards and the CBP 2023 Land Port of Entry Design Standard, with careful consideration for the LPOE's status as a National Register of Historic Places property.
- The port will be fully closed during all construction activities.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for both the base requirement and the driveway extension option.
- Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build (DBB).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from July 3, 2026, to August 31, 2027, for both base and option. Substantial Completion is required within 396 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), with Contract Completion within 30 calendar days thereafter.
- Liquidated Damages: $3,416.69 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion.
- Bonds & Insurance: A bid guarantee (20% of bid or $3,000,000, whichever is less), performance, and payment bonds are required. Comprehensive insurance, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($5M), and Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1M/$2.5M), is mandatory.
- Wage Rates: The Davis-Bacon Act applies, requiring adherence to Wage Determination VT20250027 for Grand Isle County, VT.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is an unrestricted procurement. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for "other than small businesses" (large businesses). Offerors must have an "Active" SAM registration status.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to emily.jackson@gsa.gov by June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Technical and Price proposals must be separate PDF attachments. Emails with attachments over 25MB or not in PDF format may be rejected. Late proposals will be rejected.
- Proposal Validity: Offers must be valid for 90 calendar days.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a best value tradeoff process. Non-price factors combined are considered significantly more important than the Total Evaluated Price.
- Non-Price Factors (25% each):
- Experience in Providing Construction Phase Services on Similar Projects.
- Management and Technical Approach in Project Management Plan.
- Past Performance in Providing Construction Phase Services on Similar Projects.
- Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel.
- Non-Price Factors (25% each):
Key Dates & Contacts
- Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: Held on May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST at 303 Alburgh Springs Road, Alburgh, VT. Meeting minutes have been uploaded.
- Written Questions Due: May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Answers expected by June 1, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Emily Jackson (emily.jackson@gsa.gov).
- Accessing Documents: Controlled documents require submission of a signed Attachment 5 - Proprietary Information Agreement.