Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build
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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 existing facilities while maintaining continuous inspection operations. Proposals are due by 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. Key aspects 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).
- Preparation and submission of various submittals (shop drawings, samples, calculations, etc.).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Design-Build (DB) Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance:
- Design Phase Services: Commence within 1 day after NTP.
- Substantial Completion: No later than 1916 calendar days from NTP.
- Contract Completion: Within 90 calendar days of Substantial Completion.
- Liquidated Damages: $10,093.36 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 30 calendar days after award. A Bid Guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000 (whichever is less) is required.
- Set-Aside: None specified. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses.
- Estimated Price Range: Not disclosed.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 16, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
- RFI Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026.
- Proposal Contents: Must include Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, Representations and Certifications, Standard Form 24 (Bid Bond), Subcontracting Plan (if applicable), GSA Form 527, Proprietary Information Agreement(s), and other required documents.
- Proposal Format: One emailed electronic version of the Technical/Management Proposal (max 35 digital pages, excluding certain sections) and a separate emailed electronic version of the pricing proposal. Email size limit is 25MB per email.
- Evaluation Method: Best Value Tradeoff process. 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 Total Evaluated Price.
- Mandatory Requirements: Active SAM registration, completed Representations and Certifications, Standard Form 24, GSA Form 527, and SF 1442.
- GACA Access: A GSA Affiliated Customer Account (GACA) is required to access the Statement of Work and other extensive attachments. Instructions are provided, and requests for access should be sent to daniel.ramirez@gsa.gov.
Key Dates
- Virtual Pre-Proposal RSVP Requests Due: February 12, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Conference: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time Zone
- Site Visit RSVP Requests Due: February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time
- Site Visit: February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time Zone
- RFI Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Proposals Due: April 16, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time
Additional Notes
Firms contracting with Line and Space, Stantec, Inc., and Rider Levett Bucknall may have an organizational conflict of interest. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and GSAR clauses, including Buy American Requirements.