Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance DRT, LRT, RGV

Amendment / Modification

• Amendment A0002 clarifies the method of delivery for the Phase 1 PPT (PowerPoint Presentation).

• The PPT Presentation is due by 12:00 PM EST on March 13, 2026.

• Submission must be electronic, via email to Muhanad Sasa (muhanad.d.sasa@cbp.dhs.gov) and Donna McMullen (donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov).

• This amendment specifically addresses the delivery method for the Phase 1 PPT, as detailed in Item 14.

• The deadline for the Phase 1 PPT submission is March 13, 2026.

• The submission method is now exclusively electronic via email to the specified contacts.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (A0001) to solicitation 70B01C25R00000038 clarifies and modifies the following:

• PPT Presentation Submission: The deadline for the PPT Presentation submission has been set for March 13, 2026, at 12 PM EST.
• Phase 1 MS TEAMS Presentation Request: Quoters must request a Phase 1 MS TEAMS Presentation by 12 PM EST on March 13, 2026.
• Meeting Invitation: Upon receiving the request for the MS TEAMS Presentation, the Government will send a meeting invitation to secure the time slot for the respective firm by the close of business on March 13, 2026.

This amendment primarily affects the submission deadlines and procedures related to presentations.

Bidders must note the updated deadline for the PPT Presentation and the process for requesting the Phase 1 MS TEAMS Presentation, including the deadline for such requests and the subsequent invitation issuance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a bid form (xlsx) for the PMO Scheduled Work for FY26. It requires offerors to complete specific sheets and cells (highlighted in yellow) for the Base Period through Option Period 4, and for the extension period. It also requires the proposal of PMO costs and a coefficient percentage for unscheduled maintenance work.

• Instructions Sheet: Details which cells to fill (highlighted in yellow) for the Base Period, Option Periods 1-4, and the extension. Requires proposal of PMO cost (Row 3) and unscheduled maintenance coefficient % (Row 7 on Summary sheet).
• Summary Sheet: Provides a breakdown of costs across different periods, including:
  • Fixed-Price (FFP) Scheduled Maintenance (DRT)
  • Fixed-Price (FFP) PMO (DRT BBT South)
  • Unscheduled Maintenance
  • Unscheduled Specialized Maintenance "CARRIZO CANE"
  • Coefficient for Unscheduled Maintenance (% Markup)
  • Total Contract Value
• Period Sheets (Base Period, OPT 1-4 PERIOD): Detail specific scheduled maintenance tasks for DRT (Del Rio and Eagle Pass), including gate inspections, bolt replacement, and drainage structure maintenance. These sheets outline the description of service, quantity, event count, duration, and estimated costs for labor, materials, and equipment.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals. It outlines the specific cost components for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as well as PMO costs, across the entire contract period (Base Year + 4 Option Years + Extension). Bidders must carefully complete the highlighted sections to ensure their bid is compliant and reflects the full scope of work and associated costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a contractor unit pricing bid sheet template. It is intended for bidders to fill in pricing for various labor, equipment, and material items. The 'Instructions' sheet specifies that bidders must complete cells highlighted in yellow. The pricing provided in this sheet will be used for unscheduled maintenance actions and does not apply to subcontractor pricing. Escalation percentages for options can be entered in cells D4 and D5.

• Instructions Sheet: Outlines the requirement to fill in highlighted cells and clarifies the use of unit pricing for unscheduled maintenance.
• Mob-Demob Sheet: Lists various mobilization and demobilization equipment with a Unit of Measure (UoM) column for unit pricing.
• Materials Sheet: Provides an itemized list of materials with descriptions, UoM, use categories (e.g., Barrier, Drainage, Electrical, Fence, Erosion), and a Unit Price column.
• Equipment Sheet: Details various equipment items with their intended use and columns for hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
• Labor Sheet: Outlines labor rates for different trades (Electrician, Equipment Operator, Laborer, Skilled Laborer, Welder) across various CLINs (Fences and Gates, Roads and Bridges, Drainage and Grates, Lighting and Electrical, Vegetation Control and Debris Removal, Pest Control and Dead Animal Carcass Removal). It specifies rates for routine, urgent, and after-hours work, as well as standard and overtime rates.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately price their proposals. It provides the structure and categories for submitting detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, and equipment required for the opportunity. Bidders must carefully review and complete all relevant sections to ensure their bids are compliant and competitive.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 10 RGV Gate ins-shelter spec- TI design.pdf", appears to be a specification document related to tactical infrastructure (TI) design, specifically focusing on shelter specifications for the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) region. It details design standards for various components of border infrastructure.

• Shelter Specifications: Outlines requirements for shelters, including guidance on their design and preparation.
• RGV, LRT & DRT/BBT S Infrastructure & Attributes Completion: Indicates the scope of the design build construction project.
• Locations: Specifies project locations in Mc Allen, Laredo & Del Rio, TX.
• Issuing Agency: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Border Patrol Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD).
• Document Title: "Tactical Infrastructure Design Standards, Version 6, April 2025."
• Appendices: Lists various appendices covering standard specifications, wall, fence, and gate details, electrical details, miscellaneous details, enforcement zone details, signage details, and IBWC requirements.

This document provides critical technical specifications and design standards that potential bidders must adhere to if their proposals involve the construction or modification of shelters, walls, fences, gates, roads, or other tactical infrastructure within the specified regions. It outlines the required materials, dimensions, performance criteria, and compliance standards. Bidders should carefully review this document to ensure their proposed solutions meet all specified requirements for the design and construction of these TI elements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA) for the county of Hidalgo in Texas. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work covered by the SCA in that geographic area.

• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details health and welfare benefits, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation, and paid holidays applicable to covered employees.
• Executive Order Notes: Includes information on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Specifies additional pay differentials for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms for employees.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. It dictates the minimum compensation and benefits that must be offered to employees performing work under the contract. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations. Bidders should pay close attention to the listed occupations, their corresponding rates, and the specified fringe benefits, as well as any applicable Executive Orders and hazardous pay differentials.

Solicitation

This solicitation, "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD," is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction, alteration, or repair services. The government requires performance of the work described in the incorporated documents.

The solicitation incorporates several attachments detailing the work, including:

• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Wage Determinations
• Notional Work Plan
• Unit Priced Bid Sheets (RGV, LRT, DRT)
• Scheduled Work Bid Forms (RGV, LRT, DRT)
• RGV Gate Inspection, Shelter Spec. and TI Design

The work includes scheduled maintenance (firm fixed priced) and unscheduled maintenance (fixed unit priced).

• Contract Type: Hybrid contract with firm fixed price CLINs and fixed unit price CLINs. Fixed unit price CLINs will have a "not to exceed" (NTE) ceiling.

• Period of Performance: Up to 5 years, including a base year and four one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in this document, but "Total Funded Value of Award" is mentioned in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• Evaluation Factors: The evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, considering the following factors in order of importance:

  1. Experience (Phase 1: Corporate Interview Questionnaire)
  2. Written Proposal for Management Approach (Phase 2)
  3. Written Proposal for Technical Capabilities (Phase 2)
  4. Price (Phase 2)

• Factors 1-3 combined are significantly more important than Price.

• Offerors must submit proposals electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation mentions "8(a) concerns" in relation to notification of competition limited to eligible 8(a) concerns.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and HSAR clauses covering various aspects of contract performance, compliance, and administration.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for contractor services to perform maintenance, repair, and improvement services for Tactical Infrastructure (TI) assets for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) across three sectors: Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and Del Rio/Big Bend South.

The contractor will be responsible for a range of maintenance activities on TI assets, including but not limited to:

• Roads and bridges (including boat ramps and floating boat slips)
• Fences and gates (including concertina/razor wire)
• Vegetation control and debris removal (including Carrizo Cane and Hyacinth/Hydrilla)
• Border lighting and electrical systems
• Drainage and grate systems
• Tunnel remediation
• TI attributes such as cameras, shelters, and generators

Excluded from this scope are Architectural and Engineering (AE) services, security cameras, associated technology, communications equipment, tower structures, and other assets inside perimeter fencing of tower locations.

The contract will have a base period of one (1) year, with four (4) one-year option periods. Performance will occur within the Rio Grande Valley Sector (McAllen, Texas), Laredo Sector (Laredo, Texas), and Del Rio/Big Bend South Sectors (Del Rio, Texas/Alpine South/Sanderson, Texas).

• The contract includes two execution tiers: Scheduled Maintenance and Unscheduled Maintenance.
• Unscheduled maintenance activities that exceed $750,000.00 will not be executed under this contract.
• The contractor must provide qualified personnel and adhere to specific response times for unscheduled maintenance (e.g., 30-minute mobilization response, 24-hour response to repair site).
• Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act wage determinations will apply.
• The contractor must provide a Senior Program Manager as a key personnel.
• All personnel accessing the ILSS Maximo work management system require a favorable CBP Background Investigation (BI).
• The contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and a Safety Plan.
• The contractor will be responsible for all site clean-up and proper disposal of debris and hazardous materials.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a notional work plan, detailing specific tasks, their descriptions, quantities, asset objectives, work categories, and location coordinates. It serves as an attachment to an opportunity, outlining potential work areas and requirements for bidders to consider.

• Task 1 (RGV): Vegetation control for approximately 34 acres, including mowing, trimming trees, vine removal, debris collection, and inspections. Focuses on maintaining clear line of site and accessibility.
• Task 2 (LRT): Vegetation control and mowing for approximately 29 acres in the Ready Mix Area, focusing on cane and grass areas on rough terrain.
• Task 3 (DRT): Maintenance of HWY 277 Moody Drag Road (18.44 miles), including milling, watering, compacting, and blading native material to facilitate traffic and drainage.
• Task 4 (DRT): Maintenance of M1 TI Roads (approximately 30 miles), involving watering, compacting, and blading native material, with specific instructions regarding gas lines and berm maintenance.

This attachment provides detailed descriptions of potential work tasks, including scope, location, and objectives. Bidders should review these tasks to understand the nature of the services required, assess their capabilities, and prepare their proposals accordingly. The specific details on acreage, mileage, and required actions (e.g., milling, mowing, vegetation control) are crucial for estimating resources and costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for bidders to provide unit pricing for various items, including mobilization/demobilization, materials, and equipment. It also includes sections for labor rates and escalation percentages. The "Instructions" sheet specifies that bidders must complete all cells highlighted in yellow. The Work Order Form Sheet (not provided here) will be used for specific unscheduled maintenance actions, while this Unit Bid Sheet provides the pricing basis for such actions. Subcontractor pricing is not covered by this sheet.

• Instructions: Outlines the requirement to fill in yellow-highlighted cells and notes that this sheet is for unit pricing, not subcontractor pricing. It also mentions entering escalation percentages for options.
• Mob-Demob: Lists various equipment for mobilization and demobilization with units of measure (UoM).
• Materials: Provides an itemized list of materials categorized by use (Barrier, Drainage, Electrical, Erosion, Fence, Form, Hardware, Marking, Materials, Plumbing, Vegetation). Each material has a description, UoM, and space for unit price and comments.
• Equipment: Lists various equipment with UoM and fields for hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
• Labor: Details labor rates for different CLINs (Fences and Gates, Roads and Bridges, Drainage and Grates, Lighting and Electrical, Vegetation Control and Debris Removal, Pest Control and Dead Animal Carcass Removal). It specifies crew composition, units of measure (Day, Hour), and includes sections for additional crew members, overtime, and travel rates.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the required pricing structure for materials, equipment, and labor. Completing this sheet accurately is essential for submitting a compliant and competitive proposal. Bidders must carefully fill in the unit prices for all specified items as instructed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a contractor unit pricing bid sheet template, provided in Excel format, for use in submitting pricing for various line items. It includes sections for Mobilization/Demobilization, Materials, Equipment, and Labor. Bidders are instructed to complete all cells highlighted in yellow on each sheet. The Work Order Form Sheet will be used for unscheduled maintenance actions to establish scope and firm fixed price, utilizing the unit pricing from this bid sheet. Subcontractor pricing is not covered by this sheet. Escalations for options must be identified in cells D4 and D5.

• Instructions: Guidance on completing the bid sheet, including the use of unit pricing for unscheduled maintenance and the exclusion of subcontractor pricing.
• Mob-Demob (DRT & BBT S): Itemized lists of mobilization and demobilization equipment with units of measure (UoM) for pricing.
• Materials (DRT & BBT S): Detailed lists of materials categorized by use (Barrier, Drainage, Electrical, Erosion, Fence, Form, Hardware, Marking, Plumbing, Vegetation) with descriptions and UoM.
• Equipment (DRT & BBT S): Itemized lists of equipment with descriptions, intended use, and available rate structures (per hour, day, week, month).
• Labor (DRT & BBT S): Breakdown of labor requirements by CLIN (Fences and Gates, Roads and Bridges, Drainage and Grates, Lighting and Electrical, Vegetation Control and Debris Removal, Pest Control and Dead Animal Carcass Removal), including crew composition, unit rates for routine and urgent work (day/hour), and after-hours rates. It also details additional crew members and overtime rates.

This document is critical for bidders to prepare their pricing proposals. It outlines the specific items, equipment, and labor categories for which pricing must be submitted. Understanding these detailed lists is essential for accurately estimating costs and developing a competitive bid. The instructions also clarify how the pricing will be applied to future work orders.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a bid form (Excel spreadsheet) for the RGV Contractor PMO Scheduled Work, intended for offerors to provide pricing details for the base period and four option periods, plus an extension. It requires bidders to fill in highlighted cells for PMO costs and unscheduled maintenance coefficients.

• Instructions Sheet: Details which cells require bidder input (PMO cost, unscheduled maintenance coefficient) and highlights the yellow-highlighted cells for completion across the Base Period, Option Periods 1-4, and Extension.
• Summary Sheet: Aggregates costs for Scheduled Maintenance (FFP), PMO (FFP), and Unscheduled Maintenance. It calculates the total evaluated price based on bidder inputs and pre-defined values for Unscheduled Maintenance and Specialized Maintenance (Carrizo Cane).
• Period Sheets (Base, OPT 1-4): Detail the specific services included in Scheduled Maintenance (FFP), such as preventative maintenance for vehicle gates and grate inspections. These sheets currently show zero values for Labor, Materials, and Equipment, indicating that the primary pricing focus for bidders is on PMO and Unscheduled Maintenance.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals. Bidders must complete the PMO cost and the coefficient for unscheduled maintenance. The form automatically calculates subtotals and the total contract value, which will be a key component of the evaluated price. The provided details on scheduled maintenance tasks offer insight into the scope of work, even though no direct pricing is required for these items in this form.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a bid form for the "LRT Contractor PMO Scheduled Work" opportunity, covering Fiscal Year 2026. It requires offerors to complete specific sheets for the Base Period (FY26) and four Option Periods, plus an extension. Bidders must fill in cells highlighted in YELLOW.

• PMO Cost: Bidders must propose the Project Management Office (PMO) cost by completing Row 3 in the Summary sheet.
• Unscheduled Maintenance Coefficient: Offerors must propose their coefficient percentage for unscheduled maintenance work by completing Row 7 in the Summary sheet. This coefficient is used to calculate the markup (Profit+OH+Bonds/Ins) for unscheduled maintenance.
• Scheduled Work: The form automatically transfers scheduled amounts to the summary sheet to calculate the total evaluated price. Detailed scheduled maintenance tasks are outlined in the "BASE PERIOD," "OPT 1 PERIOD," "OPT 2 PERIOD," "OPT 3 PERIOD," and "OPT 4 PERIOD" sheets.
• Unscheduled Maintenance: Significant values are listed for unscheduled maintenance and "CARRIZO CANE" specialized maintenance across all periods.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals. It details the required inputs for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance costs, including specific tasks for gate inspections, fence maintenance, and grate maintenance across multiple contract periods. Bidders must carefully complete the highlighted sections to ensure their bid is evaluated correctly.