Design-Build (DB) Services for the Modernization and Expansion of the Calexico West Land Port of Entry Phase 2B, Calexico, California

Amendment 001 - 2/1/2024 - see attached for full document

This amendment is being issued to incorporate the following two (2) changes:

1. The Solicitation – page 5 of 42 – The start time of the Pre-Proposal Conference is being changed from 11:00am to 11:30am. Section I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference is hereby changed to:

Date:                   Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Time:                  11:30am Pacific Standard Time

Location:            Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers at the Calexico City Hall,

located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231

2. Scope of Work – page 89 of 97 - Section I.H.V. Appendix – Owner’s Project Requirements access to attachments provided per the below:

Section 01 - Planning & Design

1. Concept Drawings – attached to SAM.gov solicitation page
2. As-Builts

• Shared via GSA Affiliated Customer Account in Gmail (GACA). Instructions to create a GACA account are attached.* After completing and submitting the requested forms, you will be given access to a Google Share Drive with the attachments.

Section 02 – Technical Performance Criteria

• Shared via GSA Affiliated Customer Account in Gmail (GACA). Instructions to create a GACA account are attached. * After completing and submitting the requested forms, you will be given access to a Google Share Drive with the attachments.

Section 03 – Deliverables Matrix

• Shared via GSA Affiliated Customer Account in Gmail (GACA). Instructions to create a GACA account are attached. * After completing and submitting the requested forms, you will be given access to a Google Share Drive with the attachments.

*Reminder: Due to the secure nature of the Land Port of Entry Facility, only Contractors that submit the following documents will have access to the Specification, Construction Drawings, Locked Attachments and Geo-technical Evaluations attached to this notice. Contractors are to submit a written request for access to the Specs, Drawings, Locked Attachments and Geo-tech Evaluations to:  Wesley.lau@gsa.gov and cc: uma.bhatia@gsa.gov. Reference to RFP No. 47PK0124R0005.

The request to receive access to the Specifications and Drawings must be accompanied with the following documents:

1. Proof that the requesting firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) and is in Active Status
2. Completion of the attached Document Security Notice to Prospective Bidders/Offerors.
3. Proof of the Offeror’s ability to provide bonding capacity of $200,000,000.00 in the form of a letter from a surety.

Original Post

This Request For Proposal is for the services of a highly qualified Design-Build (DB) contractor to successfully complete Phase 2B of the Modernization and Expansion of the Calexico West Land Port of Entry.  The Design-Build Scope of Work includes all labor and materials required to provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and other related services necessary to successfully complete the project in compliance with all applicable codes.  Given the size, complexity, uniqueness, and overall importance nationally and locally, the DB contractor must have the capability and experience to meet all of the GSA’s contract requirements.

Note:

In addition to the construction opportunity reflected herein, GSA is seeking suppliers and manufacturers that are interested in supplying low embodied carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel materials for the project. Suppliers and manufacturers of materials meeting GSA’s Inflation Reduction Act Low Embodied Carbon Material Requirements (attached) may submit an Expression of Interest to the contact below no later than February 15, 2024.

Expressions of Interest should indicate materials available and global warming potential values reflected in materials’ environmental product declarations. Submission of an expression of interest grants GSA your permission to publish your firm’s contact information and offerings for use by potential offerors on the construction requirement. Supplier and manufacturer contact information will be published in an informational amendment issued by GSA.

By participating in the competition, offerors consent to GSA sharing their suppliers’ names and the global warming potential values associated with suppliers’ materials with the successful offeror. Technical solutions, supplier pricing, and supplier-offeror terms and conditions will not be shared, in accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act.

Project Description

The Calexico West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is one of the busiest crossings on the southern border.  The space required for modern inspection technologies is insufficient and the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to accomplish its rapidly changing mission is seriously compromised by the existing facilities. When completed, the project will provide proper operational space for port operations, with reduced traffic congestion and a safe environment for port Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff and the general public.

The overall project involves the demolition of the current Pedestrian and Northbound POV inspection facility and the construction of a new Pedestrian Processing Facility. The downtown Calexico port is the principal gateway between California’s Imperial Valley and the Mexican State of Baja California.  On an average day, over 16,000 privately operated vehicles and 12,500 pedestrians enter the United States through this port.  The existing facilities are undersized for today’s traffic loads and obsolete in terms of inspection, CBP officer safety and border security. Currently, pedestrian inspection delays cause significant impact to the Imperial Valley economy.

The LPOE’s existing structures is being replaced by three (3) buildings totaling 106,605 GSF.  The project is being implemented in three (3) phases.  Phase 1 Construction, completed in 2018, provided a Head House, ten (10) of the project’s sixteen planned (16) northbound POV inspection lanes; including Primary and Secondary inspection canopies; southbound POV inspection lanes with temporary asphalt paving; and a bridge across the New River for southbound POV traffic. Phase 2A is scheduled to be completed at the beginning of 2024 which includes selective demolition and modification of existing areas to allow the construction of Phase 2A; a new Administration building; Permanent southbound Privately-Owned Vehicle (POV) non-commercial inspection lanes, inspection islands, booths, canopies and permanent concrete paving; A preprimary inspection canopy for the northbound POV lanes heading into the United States; New POV northbound inspection lanes including, inspection islands, booths, canopies and concrete paving, and expanding the secondary POV inspection area; A new employee parking lot adjacent to southbound inspection that includes an underground pedestrian tunnel from the parking lot under the southbound lanes; and extension of utilities for future Pedestrian building project. 

The third phase and subject of this solicitation notice is Phase 2B which includes:

1. Temporary Pedestrian Processing with a secure pathway to and from the current pedestrian border crossing into Mexico.
2. Pedestrian Processing Facility replacement to include an and a vehicular crossing over United Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks.
3. Options 1 through 14

1. Video Surveillance System
2. Access Control and Alarm System
3. Communications and IT system
4. Public Address System
5. Border Wall
6. Photovoltaic (PV) System
7. West Parking Shade Structures
8. Northbound Exit Improvements
9. Skybridge
10. Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
11. Pedestrian Port Runner Suppression System
12. Digital Signage
13. Calexico Land Port of Entry Campus PV
14. Tunnel and Basement Connection

CONTRACT TYPE: The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price Design -Build contract.

PRICE: The Calexico Phase 2B construction project including base and all options is estimated to be between $120,000,000.00 and $200,000,000.00, subject to available of funds.  The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220.

Updates to Pre-solicitation Notice and Information to Note

(1) Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit

Pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for Wednesday February 14, 2024 at 11am PST at the Fernando "Nene" Torres Council Chambers at the Calexico City Hall, located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California 92231.

Pre-registration is required for all attendees to the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than three (3) representatives from each Offeror. Offerors shall submit a Visitors Request  identifying all attendees from their respective team. Participants must submit their Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number and Driver’s License Number. Notification of the location of entry, where attendees are required to meet, and all other requirements for the Site Visit will be issued to the Offerors. Submit the Request to the point of contact listed below by Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Pre-registration requirements will be strictly enforced as the Calexico Land Port of Entry must be secure at all times.

To Pre-register or for further information or access requirements, please contact: Uma Bhatia at uma.bhatia@gsa.gov and please cc Wesley Lau at wesley.lau@gsa.gov

(2) Construction Drawings, Specifications and Attachments

Due to the secure nature of the Land Port of Entry Facility, only Contractors that submit the following documents will have access to the Specification, Construction Drawings, and Geo-technical Evaluations attached to this notice. Contractors are to submit a written request for access to the Specs, Drawings, and Geo-tech Evaluations to:  Wesley.lau@gsa.gov and cc: uma.bhatia@gsa.gov. Reference to RFP No. 47PK0124R0005.

The request to receive access to the Specifications and Drawings must be accompanied with the following documents:

1. Proof that the requesting firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) and is in Active Status
2. Completion of the attached Document Security Notice to Prospective Bidders/Offerors.
3. Proof of the Offeror’s ability to provide bonding capacity of $200,000,000.00 in the form of a letter from a surety.

(3) Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 15 calendar days of the date set for receipt of offers. Prospective Offerors should make such requests no later than Wednesday, February 21, 2024 to allow sufficient time for the Government to provide answers.

(4) Proposal Due Date

Proposals are due: Thursday, March 21, 2024 no later than 4:00pm PST.

For further detail please review the RFP in its entirety.