Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an RSVP form for a Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit related to Solicitation # 47PK0125R0002 for the Design Build (DB) Contract for the Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE).

• Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference: Scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, Mountain Time Zone. Prospective offerors must complete and return page one of this form via email by close of business on February 12, 2026, to receive conference details.
• Site Visit: Scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Mountain Time Zone, at 15 Pan American Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607. Only Prime prospective offerors and critical subcontracting parties should request to attend, with a maximum of 10 individuals per prime. Specific directions are provided to avoid entering Mexico and to locate a parking area where a GSA official will be.
• RSVP Submission: The RSVP form (page one for the virtual conference, and a CBP Vetting Spreadsheet attachment for the site visit) must be submitted via encrypted, password-protected email to Daniel R. Ramirez (daniel.ramirez@gsa.gov) and Jill Manzi (jill.manzi@gsa.gov) by close of business on February 12, 2026.
• Site Visit Vetting: A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security quick-check is required for site visit attendees, and attendance may be denied if this check fails. Attendees are advised to provide back-up individuals.

This form is critical for potential bidders who wish to attend the pre-proposal conference and/or the site visit. It outlines the dates, times, locations, and specific RSVP procedures, including deadlines and submission requirements. Failure to complete and submit this form by the deadline may prevent participation in these important events.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 25 (Rev. 10/2023), a Performance Bond. It is used in connection with Government contracts to ensure the Principal fulfills all contractual obligations.

• Principal: Information about the entity entering into the contract.
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety company or companies providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The maximum amount the surety is liable for.
• Contract Date & Number: Details of the contract the bond is associated with.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is void (i.e., successful contract performance and payment of applicable taxes).
• Instructions: Guidance on completing the form, including requirements for signatures, seals, and surety information.

This form is typically required from the selected contractor (the Principal) after award. Bidders should be aware that a performance bond may be a requirement for contract execution. The form specifies the information needed from both the contractor and the surety company.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the Contract Price Form for Solicitation No. 47PK0125R0002, detailing the structure for submitting lump sum bid offers for a Firm-Fixed Price contract. It outlines pricing requirements for different tracks of work, including base scope, tenant agency FF&E, and optional scope refinements.

Track 1 - Base Scope + FF&E:

• Includes CLINs for Base Scope items such as Stormwater Channel Relocation, Demolition, Hazardous Material Abatement, Site Work, and various facility constructions (FMCSA Inspection, POV Vehicle Inspection, Main Building components, Employee Parking, Public Facing Building).
• Also includes CLINs for Tenant Agency FF&E Work Items for CBP and ICE, and FMCSA.
• Specific allowances are listed for Historic Buildings Mitigation, Art in Architecture, Stormwater, Additional Hazardous Material, and Utilities Installation.

Track 2 - Base Scope Only:

• Mirrors the Base Scope items from Track 1 but excludes Tenant Agency FF&E work.
• Includes the same allowances as Track 1.

Track 3 - Scope Refinement:

• Details Base Scope items, similar to Track 1 and 2, but also includes specific "Options" (designated as alternate base pricing paths at award, not contractual options) for demolition and construction related to historic buildings, main building components, and parking lots.
• Includes the same allowances as Track 1 and 2.

Optional Bid Rates:

• Provides fields for Contractor's Overhead Rate, Profit Rate, and Daily Rate for Compensable Project Delay. These are noted as baseline rates to be negotiated and will not be used for award decisions.

Bidders must use this form to submit their lump sum pricing for the different tracks of work. It clearly defines the cost breakdown required for the base scope, tenant agency FF&E, and optional scope items, as well as allowances. The optional bid rates section outlines information needed for potential future negotiations on contract changes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Design-Build (DB) Solicitation (No. 47PK0125R0002) from the General Services Administration (GSA) for the design and construction of the Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) located at 15 Pan American Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607. The project involves demolition and modernization of existing facilities, expansion of the Port, and maintaining continuous operation of inspection activities during construction.

• Design and construction of the RHC LPOE.

• Demolition and modernization of existing facilities.

• Expansion of the Port to the west and north.

• Maintenance of continuous operation of commercial and non-commercial inspection activities during construction.

• Submission of various documents including Statement of Work, Specifications, Drawings, Exhibits, Amendments, Modifications, and other Contract Documents.

• Development and submission of a detailed Project Schedule within 90 days of notice to proceed.

• Preparation and submission of submittals, including shop drawings, samples, calculations, product information, and mockups.

• Period of Performance:

  • Design Phase Services: Commence within 1 day after Notice to Proceed (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.

• Insurance Requirements: Includes Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence), and Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per person / $2,500,000 per occurrence).

• Proposal submission details are not fully detailed in the provided excerpt, but the document outlines the structure of the contract and various clauses.

• Evaluation criteria are not specified in this excerpt.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Project Schedule: Within 90 days of NTP.
  • Substantial Completion: 1916 days from NTP.

• The document references "Buy American Requirements" and "Small Business Subcontracting Plan Model," suggesting potential considerations for domestic products and small business participation.

• The contract incorporates numerous FAR and GSAR clauses by reference, covering a wide range of requirements including biobased products, recovered materials, security, personal identity verification, buy American, pledges of assets, accelerated payments to small businesses, and more.

• Specific documents incorporated by reference include: Statement of Work (Jan 27, 2026), Bridging Documents (Sep 05, 2025), Small Business Subcontracting Plan Model (Dec 2025), and Wage Determination Decision # AZ20260038 (Jan 02, 2026).

• An authorized representative for GSA is identified as Daniel Ramirez - PQAC.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for a Design Build (DB) Contract to construct the Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) located at 15 Pan American Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607. The government will award the contract to the selected offeror based on the Method of Award outlined within.

The Solicitation Documents include:

• The Solicitation itself

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award/Price Form

• The Agreement and Attachments

• Statement of Work, Specifications, Drawings, and Exhibits (Note: Access to these attachments requires a GSA Affiliated Customer Account (GACA). Instructions for obtaining access are provided).

• Wage Determination

• The government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

• The estimated price range is not being disclosed.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026, by 3:00 PM Pacific Time Zone.

• Proposal Contents: Proposals must include a Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, Representations and Certifications, Standard Form 24 (Bid Bond), Subcontracting Plan, 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: 25MB per email, including attachments. Certain file types are prohibited.

• Evaluation Method: Best Value Tradeoff process. Offers will be evaluated based on non-price factors (Past Experience of General Contractor, Technical and Management Approach, Lead Designer, Past Performance of General Contractor, Small Business Utilization) and Total Evaluated Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price.

• Mandatory Requirements: Offerors must meet specific requirements including completed Representations and Certifications, SAM registration, Standard Form 24, GSA Form 527, and SF 1442.

• SAM registration must be "Active" at the time of offer submission.

• Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses.

• Pre-Proposal Conference (Virtual): February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time Zone. RSVP required by February 12, 2026.

• Site Visit: February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time Zone. RSVP required by February 12, 2026.

• Bid Guarantee: 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Firms contracting with Line and Space, Stantec, Inc., and Rider Levett Bucknall may have an organizational conflict of interest that would preclude award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a Proprietary Information Agreement. It is provided for informational purposes and is not a GSA-issued form. Bidders may use this template or their own agreement, subject to FAR 9.505-4(b) requirements, when engaging with consultants retained by GSA for advisory and assistance services related to a solicitation.

• Parties: Identifies the "Consultant" (retained by GSA) and the "Offeror" (the bidder).
• Purpose: To protect the Offeror's proprietary information that the Consultant may access while providing advisory services for a specific GSA Solicitation.
• Obligations: The Consultant agrees to protect the Offeror's information from unauthorized use or disclosure and to refrain from using it for any purpose other than advising the Government on the solicitation.
• Governing Regulation: References Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.505-4(b).
• Signatures: Placeholder for signatures of both the Consultant and the Offeror.

This agreement outlines the terms under which a bidder's proprietary information will be handled by GSA's consultants. Bidders should understand these terms and ensure any agreement they enter into (whether this template or another) complies with FAR 9.505-4(b) to protect their sensitive data during the advisory process.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, GSA Form 527 (Rev. 10/2021), is the "Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information" form. It is used to collect detailed information about a contractor's general business information, financial statements, banking and finance company information, supplier information, construction/service contracts, and surety bond information.

• Section I: General Information: Business name, address, taxpayer ID, type of organization, ownership, and any history of bankruptcy or judgments.
• Section II: Government Financial Aid and Indebtedness: Information on delinquency with federal debt or amounts owed to the government, and current government financing.
• Section III: Financial Statements: Requires balance sheet and income statement data, or submission of prepared financial statements.
• Section IV: Income Statement: Details net sales, cost of goods sold, expenses, and income.
• Section V: Banking and Finance Company Information: Details about banking relationships, loans, and lines of credit.
• Section VI: Principal Merchandise or Raw Material Supplier Information: Information on key suppliers.
• Section VII: Construction/Service Contracts Information: Details on current contracts in force and recently completed jobs.
• Section VIII: Remarks: A section for additional explanations.
• Certification: A statement by the business attesting to the accuracy of the provided information.

This form is crucial for bidders to complete if they are required to submit it as part of a proposal. It provides a standardized method for potential contractors to demonstrate their financial stability, business qualifications, and past performance to the government. Bidders must accurately fill out all relevant sections to be considered financially responsible and capable of performing the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 25B (Rev. 10/2023), "Continuation Sheet (For Standard Forms 24, 25, and 25A)". It is used to list "Corporate Surety(ies)" in connection with a bid, performance, or payment bond. Bidders may need to use this form to provide details about their surety companies.

• Name and Address of the Principal (the entity providing the bond).
• Type of Bond (Bid, Performance, or Payment).
• Details for each Corporate Surety, including:
  • Name and Address
  • State of Incorporation
  • Liability Limit
  • Signature(s) and Title(s) of authorized representatives
  • Corporate Seal

This form is essential for bidders who are required to provide a surety bond as part of their bid or contract. It outlines the specific information needed regarding the surety company that will guarantee the performance or payment obligations. Bidders must ensure all required surety information is accurately completed and submitted as instructed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 1442, "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)". It is used to solicit offers, record the offeror's proposed terms, and document the government's award of a contract.

• Solicitation Number: 47PK0125R0002
• Type of Solicitation: Negotiated (RFP)
• Issued By: PBS Office of Acquisition Management/Capital Project Acquisition Delivery Division
• Performance Period: Requires performance within 1 calendar day after award and completion within 1946 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.
• Bonds: Requires Performance and Payment Bonds within 30 calendar days after award.
• Offer Submission: Sealed offers are due at the place specified in Item 8 by a specified date and local time. Envelopes must be marked with offeror's name, address, solicitation number, and due date/time.
• Offer Guarantee: Not required.
• Government Acceptance: Offers providing less than 180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the offer due date will be rejected.

This form is critical for potential bidders as it outlines the solicitation number, the type of solicitation (RFP), the issuing agency, key performance timelines, bonding requirements, and submission instructions. It also specifies the minimum period for Government acceptance of offers, which bidders must adhere to. Bidders will use this form to submit their offer and, if awarded, it will serve as the contract award document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Standard Form 28 (Rev. 10/2023), is an Affidavit of Individual Surety. It is required for individual sureties on bonds executed in connection with Government contracts. The form must be completed and submitted with the bond, and the surety must have it notarized.

• Surety Information: Name, home address, occupation, employer details, and contact information.
• Surety Broker Information: Name, address, and email address of the individual surety broker used.
• Financial Institution Details: Name, address, and contact information for the financial institution pledging securities on behalf of the individual surety.
• Pledged Assets: A representation of assets pledged to the United States in support of the attached bond, including CUSIP numbers and par amounts. It also requires identification of any liens, judgments, or encumbrances on these assets.
• Prior Pledges: Information on other bonds, including bid guarantees, for which the subject assets have been pledged within the last three years.
• Bond and Contract Reference: Identification of the specific bond and contract to which this affidavit relates.
• Oath Administration: Details of the subscribed and sworn oath, including date, location, administering official, and commission expiration.

This form is crucial for any individual acting as a surety for a bid bond or contract bond. Bidders who intend to use an individual surety must ensure this form is accurately completed, notarized, and submitted with the bond. The information provided here is used by the government to verify the surety's qualifications and the assets pledged to secure the bond.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 25A, a Payment Bond. It is used to protect persons supplying labor and material for a contract, as required by 40 USC Chapter 31, Subchapter III, Bonds. The Principal (contractor) and their Surety(ies) are bound to the United States of America for the payment of labor and materials furnished for the contract.

• Principal: Requires the legal name and business address of the contractor.
• Surety(ies): Requires the name(s) and business address(es) of the surety or sureties providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: Specifies the maximum liability of the bond.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is void (i.e., if the Principal promptly makes payments for labor and materials).
• Execution: Sections for signatures, seals, and typed names/titles of authorized representatives of the Principal and Surety(ies).
• Instructions: Details on how to complete the form, including requirements for corporate vs. individual sureties, evidence of authority, and affixing seals.

This form is a required attachment for certain government contracts. Bidders will need to understand the requirements for obtaining and submitting this payment bond, including identifying the Principal and securing the necessary Surety(ies) to cover the penal sum. It ensures that subcontractors and suppliers are paid for their work and materials, providing financial protection related to the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "PBS Past Performance Questionnaire" provided by GSA. It is designed to be completed by a client to evaluate the past performance of a contractor. The offeror will submit this completed questionnaire with their proposal.

• Contractor/Offeror Information: Fields for firm name, address, contact details, and UEI number.
• General Work Information: Details on the contractor's role (Prime, Sub, Joint Venture, Other) and percentage of work performed.
• Contract Information: Contract number, type, title, location, award and completion dates, and original/final contract prices.
• Project Description: Complexity of work and its relevance to the current submission.
• Client Information: Point of contact details for the client completing the questionnaire.
• Performance Evaluation Sections: Ratings for Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General performance. Each section includes specific criteria to be rated using adjective ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable).
• Sustainability: Questions regarding the inclusion of sustainable methods, materials, processes, or certifications.
• Summary: A question asking if the client would hire or work with the firm again.
• Comments Section: Space for additional remarks, strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments.

This questionnaire is a critical component for bidders to gather and submit past performance information. Potential offerors need to understand what information clients are expected to provide and how it will be used in the evaluation process. Bidders should ensure they provide this form to relevant clients in a timely manner to obtain comprehensive and favorable feedback.

Other / Unclassified

This document, dated May 13, 2024, outlines the process for creating GSA Affiliated Customer Accounts (GACA) for sharing information within GSA's Google Drive and Google Sites. GACA accounts are intended for government customers and business partners who do not use Google in their workplace and are designed to enable collaboration while ensuring data is safeguarded and secure, compliant with FIPS 140-2 and TLS 1.2 encryption.

• Purpose: GACA accounts facilitate secure sharing of information on Google Drive and Google Sites with external partners.
• Applicability: These accounts are for external government customers and business partners. GSA employees and contractors should not use GACA accounts in lieu of a gsa.gov account. Organizations already using Google in their workplace do not need a GACA account.
• Creation Process: External users must create a Gmail account at http://mail.google.com/mail/signup, use a specific username format (e.g., GSA.firstname.lastname@gmail.com), accept terms, and set up 2-Step Verification.
• Monitoring: GSA IT Security monitors shared files. Non-compliance may result in notifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "CONTRACT EMPLOYEES VETTING FORM" intended for collecting information necessary for vetting contract employees. It appears to be a template or a form that bidders may need to complete as part of the overall opportunity process, likely for personnel requiring access to specific ports or projects.

The form includes fields for:

• Port(s) / Project
• Date(s) of requested access
• Time(s) of requested access
• Purpose of visit / Areas where work will be performed
• Employee details: Date, Last Name, First & Middle Name, DOB, SSN (Last 4), DL # & State issued
• Company
• Cleared status and Date

Bidders should review this form to understand the type of personal and access-related information that will be required for contract employees. This form will likely need to be filled out for personnel who will be working on the contract, and understanding its requirements is crucial for proposal planning and personnel onboarding if awarded the contract. The presence of this form indicates a potential need for security clearances or specific access protocols for personnel involved in the opportunity.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a template for an Individual Subcontracting Plan (ISP). It provides guidance and a structure for offerors to develop and submit their subcontracting plans as required by FAR clause 52.219-9. It is not a fill-in-the-blank form but a tool to ensure all statutory elements are included.

• Identification Data: Contract details, periods of performance, estimated values, place of performance, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
• Goals: Separate dollar and percentage goals for the base period and each option period, broken down by business size categories (Other than Small Business, All Small Businesses, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB).
• Principal Types of Supplies and Services: Description of what will be subcontracted and identification of types planned for subcontracting to various small business categories.
• Method for Developing Goals: Explanation of how subcontracting goals were determined (e.g., historical data, market research).
• Method for Identifying Potential Sources: Description of how potential subcontractors are identified (e.g., SAM, trade associations).
• Inclusion of Indirect Costs: Statement on whether indirect costs were included in goal calculations and the method used.
• Program Administrator: Name, title, contact information, and duties of the individual responsible for administering the subcontracting program.
• Equitable Opportunity: Description of efforts to ensure small businesses have an equitable opportunity to compete.
• Assurances of Clause Inclusion and Flow Down: Commitment to include FAR Clause 52.219-8 in subcontracts and require subcontractors to adopt a subcontracting plan.
• Reporting and Cooperation: Assurances regarding submitting reports (ISR, SSR) via eSRS and cooperating with government studies.
• Recordkeeping: Description of records to be maintained regarding subcontracting efforts.
• Additional Assurances: Commitments regarding good faith efforts, timely payments to subcontractors, and notification of issues.
• Commitment to Make a "Good Faith Effort": Additional efforts to achieve subcontracting goals.
• Statutory Requirements: Acknowledgment that the plan is a material part of the contract and failure to comply can result in liquidated damages.
• Signature: Required signature of a company official and approval by the Government Contracting Officer.

Bidders must use this template (or an equivalent structure) to prepare and submit their subcontracting plan if required by the solicitation. The plan details how the offeror intends to utilize small businesses, including specific socio-economic categories, in the performance of the contract. The proposed goals and the methods for achieving them are critical components that will be reviewed and negotiated by the Contracting Officer as part of the overall responsibility determination and contract award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to building construction projects in Cochise County, Arizona. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades.

• General Decision Number: AZ20260038, effective 01/02/2026.
• Superseded Number: AZ20250038.
• State: Arizona.
• County: Cochise County.
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).
• Trades and Rates: Lists specific wage rates and fringe benefits for trades such as Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Plumber, Pipefitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Drywall Finisher/Taper, Laborer, Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Loader, Roller), Painter, and Tile Setter.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), with specific requirements and minimum hourly rates for 2025.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on covered construction projects. Bidders must ensure their proposals and subsequent contract performance comply with these wage requirements to remain eligible and avoid violations.