Design-Build Services for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Project, El Paso, Texas
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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) announces a pre-solicitation for Design-Build Services for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Project in El Paso, Texas. This project aims to replace the outdated LPOE with a new, modernized facility to accommodate increasing traffic. The Phase I solicitation is anticipated on or around January 26, 2026. This is a pre-solicitation notice; vendors should not send capability statements.
Scope of Work
The project involves the design and construction of a new U.S. Land Port of Entry. The current LPOE is a full-service port inspecting privately owned and commercial vehicles and pedestrians, but operates from outdated, deteriorating facilities. The new construction will correct deficiencies and modernize the facility. The contractor will be required to phase construction, ensuring continuous operation for privately owned and pedestrian traffic, while commercial vehicle inspection will be closed indefinitely during construction phasing.
Key components include:
- An administration building with an expanded pedestrian inspection area.
- Primary and secondary passenger vehicle inspection facilities.
- Outside vehicle parking expansion, seized vehicle processing area, and a kennel.
- Outbound inspection for pedestrian, privately owned vehicles, and buses.
- An outbound support office building and new paving throughout the LPOE.
- Design will conform to PBS Interim Core Building Standards and applicable codes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Design-Build (DB), Firm Fixed Price.
- Estimated Construction Cost: $400,000,000.00 to $460,000,000.00.
- Competition: Full and open competition, negotiated, best value procurement.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Funding: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
- Phase I Solicitation Anticipated: January 26, 2026.
- Phase I Selection Anticipated: March 2026.
- Phase II Solicitation Anticipated: April 2026 (for shortlisted offerors).
- Award Anticipated: October 2026.
- Substantial Completion Anticipated: 2030.
Additional Notes
A bid bond, payment, and performance bonds will be required. All personnel must pass a security check. Funds are contingent upon appropriation. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Questions should be directed to Marsha Howard at marsha.howard@gsa.gov.