Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build
Overview
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PSC
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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) is seeking a Design-Build (DB) General Construction Contractor for the Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Douglas, AZ. This project involves the demolition, modernization, and expansion of the existing facilities while maintaining continuous inspection operations. Proposals are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for the design and construction of the RHC LPOE at 15 Pan American Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607. Key tasks include:
- Demolition and modernization of existing facilities.
- Expansion of the Port to the west and north of the current site.
- Maintaining continuous commercial and non-commercial inspection activities throughout the construction period.
- Submission of a detailed Project Schedule within 90 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and various submittals (shop drawings, samples, calculations).
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The period of performance includes Design Phase Services commencing within 1 day after NTP, with Substantial Completion required no later than 1916 calendar days from NTP, and Contract Completion within 90 calendar days of Substantial Completion. Liquidated damages of $10,093.36 per calendar day will apply for failure to achieve Substantial Completion on time. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence) and Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per person / $2,500,000 per occurrence). A bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000 (whichever is less) is required. Wage Determination AZ20260038 for Cochise County, AZ, applies.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due by April 16, 2026. Offerors must submit a Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, Representations and Certifications, Standard Form 24 (Bid Bond), Subcontracting Plan (for large businesses), GSA Form 527 (Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information), and Proprietary Information Agreement(s). Proposals should be submitted electronically, with a 25MB per email size limit. The contract will be awarded using a Best Value Tradeoff process, where non-price factors (Past Experience of General Contractor, Technical and Management Approach, Lead Designer, Past Performance of General Contractor, Small Business Utilization) are significantly more important than price. Mandatory requirements include active SAM registration. Firms contracting with Line and Space, Stantec, Inc., and Rider Levett Bucknall may have an Organizational Conflict of Interest.
Key Dates & Actions
- Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference: February 17, 2026 (RSVP by February 12, 2026).
- Site Visit: February 25, 2026 (RSVP by February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time). A CBP security quick-check is required for site visit attendees.
- Requests for Information (RFIs): Submit via Google intake link. Deadline for RFIs was extended to April 1, 2026.
- Access to Documents: A GSA Affiliated Customer Account (GACA) is required for Statement of Work attachments. Email daniel.ramirez@gsa.gov to request access.
Set-Aside
No specific set-aside is indicated, but a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses.