Description
The U.S. General Services Administration is seeking a design‑build contractor to redesign and construct the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry modernization in El Paso, Texas. The effort includes civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, security, and advanced network‑infrastructure work, with strict requirements for provider/carrier diversity, resiliency, and compliance with a host of federal design standards. The solicitation is a best‑value, firm‑fixed‑price contract with a submission deadline of 15 Oct 2026 and an anticipated award in January 2027.
• Design‑build scope covers all phases: concept, detailed design, demolition, construction, testing, and commissioning of the border‑crossing facilities.
• Technical requirements include compliance with CBP OIT Infrastructure Criteria, NIST SP 800‑53, CISA resiliency guidance, and the 2026 PBS Core Building Standards.
• Contractor must provide provider diversity (minimum two telecom providers), separate POPs, redundant LAN/WAN architecture, and integration of art‑in‑architecture elements.
• Separate contracts will be issued for furniture, fixtures, equipment, and specialized security systems.
• Offerors must acknowledge the latest amendment (Amendment 0008) and submit concept drawings or the full Phase 2 package by the deadline.