Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build
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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) is seeking a Design-Build (DB) General Construction Contractor for the Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) project in Douglas, AZ. This opportunity, Solicitation No. 47PK0125R0002, involves the demolition, modernization, and expansion of the existing port facilities while ensuring continuous operation of inspection activities. Proposals are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses the comprehensive design and construction of the RHC LPOE at 15 Pan American Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607. Key deliverables include:
- Demolition and modernization of current facilities.
- Expansion of the Port to the west and north of the existing site.
- Maintaining continuous commercial and non-commercial inspection operations throughout the construction period.
- Submission of a detailed Project Schedule within 90 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Preparation and submission of various submittals, including shop drawings, samples, and calculations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Design-Build (DB) contract.
- Period of Performance: Design Phase services commence within 1 day of NTP. Substantial Completion is required no later than 1916 calendar days from NTP, with Contract Completion within 90 calendar days of Substantial Completion.
- Liquidated Damages: $10,093.36 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion by the deadline.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses.
- Bonding: A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 30 calendar days after award.
- Estimated Price Range: Not disclosed.
Key Dates
- Virtual Pre-Proposal RSVP Requests Due: February 12, 2026
- Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time Zone
- Site Visit RSVP Requests Due: February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time
- Site Visit: February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time Zone
- Proposals Due: April 2, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time Zone
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff process. Non-price factors, including Past Experience of General Contractor, Technical and Management Approach, Lead Designer, Past Performance of General Contractor, and Small Business Utilization, are significantly more important than price. Required submissions include a Price Proposal, Technical Proposal (max 35 digital pages), Representations and Certifications, SF 24 (Bid Bond), Subcontracting Plan (if applicable), GSA Form 527, and Proprietary Information Agreement(s). Access to the Statement of Work and other attachments requires a GSA Affiliated Customer Account (GACA); instructions are provided. Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted via a Google intake link. Organizational Conflicts of Interest may preclude firms associated with Line and Space, Stantec, Inc., and Rider Levett Bucknall from award.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Daniel Ramirez (daniel.ramirez@gsa.gov, 628-998-1083).