Description
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a qualified design‑build contractor to deliver the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Project in El Paso, Texas. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, best‑value award under a two‑phase design‑build procedure, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Phase 2 solicitation (RFP) was issued via Amendment 0002, with proposals due 15 Oct 2026 and award expected January 2027. The scope covers complete architectural, engineering, construction, and associated FF&E services, including integration of security, communications, EV‑ready infrastructure, and compliance with GSA Core Building Standards, ASHRAE 90.1‑2019, and applicable federal regulations.
• Design‑build delivery for a new U.S. land port of entry (BOTA) – full architectural, structural, MEP, and security systems.
• Firm‑fixed‑price, best‑value contract; award anticipated Jan 2027.
• Submission deadline: 15 Oct 2026 (Phase 2 technical proposal ≤ 100 pages, electronic).
• Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Phase 1 already completed.
• Scope includes design, construction, installation of FF&E, low‑energy portals, EV‑ready utilities, and coordination with CBP, TxDOT, and local utilities.
• Mandatory compliance with GSA 2026 Core Building Standards, ASHRAE 90.1‑2019, NEC, and related federal design guides.
• Primary contact: Marsha Howard, Contracting Officer (GSA PBS Capital Delivery Projects Division).