Design Bid Build (DBB) Construction Requirement for Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry (LPOE), Alburg, Vermont
Overview
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Qualification Details
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, is soliciting proposals for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project at the Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Alburg, Vermont. This project involves significant repair and alteration (R&A) work, with an optional driveway extension, to modernize the facility, correct deficiencies, and meet current GSA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) standards. The LPOE is a historic facility listed in the National Register of Historic Places, requiring careful integration of renovations. Proposals are due June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The R&A portion of the project aims to bring the LPOE up to current standards, including interior upgrades with a new floorplan, new and upgraded Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, and enhanced security features. Major elements include new gates, guardrails for primary passenger and commercial lanes, and a new officer inspection booth. The optional driveway extension will address security challenges posed by local traffic. All work must adhere to GSA PBS Core Building Standards and the CBP 2023 Land Port of Entry Design Standard. The port will be fully closed during all construction activities. Historic preservation requirements are detailed in the "Historic Treatment Review of Alterations" document.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Design-Bid-Build)
- Estimated Value: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Period of Performance: July 3, 2026, to August 31, 2027 (for both base and option period). Substantial Completion is required within 396 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with final contract completion 30 days thereafter.
- Set-Aside: Not a specific set-aside, but a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses.
- Proposal Due: June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: May 4, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: Held on May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Meeting minutes are available.
- Liquidated Damages: $3,416.69 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion.
Evaluation & Submission
Offers will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff process, where non-price factors are significantly more important than the Total Evaluated Price. The four non-price factors, each weighted at 25%, include: Experience in Construction Phase Services, Management and Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Qualifications of Key Personnel. A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to emily.jackson@gsa.gov and molly.lewis@gsa.gov as separate PDF attachments, not exceeding 25MB per email. An active SAM registration is mandatory. The Davis-Bacon Act applies, requiring adherence to prevailing wages (VT20250027). Performance and payment bonds are required.
Additional Notes
To access controlled documents, bidders must submit a signed Attachment 5 - Proprietary Information Agreement and have a 'Data Entry' role in SAM.gov. Written requests for clarifications or interpretations are due by May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST, with responses expected by June 1, 2026.