Tucson (TCA) Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance

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This document, "TIDS V.6 Summary of Changes, April 2025," details miscellaneous typo and clarification edits, along with reference updates made to the Tactical Infrastructure Design Standards Version 6 (TIDS V.6).

• Page v: Updated disclaimer language and design reference usage.
• Chapter 1:
  • Paragraph 1.1.1.1 (Patrol Road): Updated requirements for patrol road offset from barrier.
  • Paragraph 1.1.1.3 (Maintenance Roads): Updated requirements for maintenance roads near patrol roads.
  • Paragraph 1.2.2 (Concrete Pavement Section): Updated requirements for turn-down walls.
  • Paragraph 1.3 (Road Cross Section Design Standards): Updated access road requirements and general language.
  • Paragraph 1.3.3 (Foreslope & Backslope): Updated roadside safety requirements.
  • Paragraph 1.7.1 (USIBWC Floodplain) & 1.7.2 (General Drainage): Updated requirements for USIBWC coordination and approvals.
  • Paragraph 1.7.3 (Low Water Crossings): Updated requirements for USBP preferences regarding low water crossing solutions.
  • Paragraph 1.7.4.1 (Culvert Grates): Updated operational requirements.
  • Paragraph 1.7.4.2 (Culvert Construction): Updated erosion protection requirements.
  • Paragraph 1.7.5 (Roadside Drainage): Updated requirements in flat terrain.
  • Paragraph 1.7.6 (Erosion Control): Updated requirements for riprap and general updates.
• Chapter 2:
  • Paragraph 2.2.2 (Wall Design Standards): Minor clarifications made.
  • Paragraph 2.4 (Waterborne Barrier): Added requirements.
  • Paragraph 2.5.1 (Drainage Conveyance, Scour & Erosion Control Design): Updated requirements for basin use, consideration of deflection, and wall protection during storm events.
• Chapter 3:
  • Paragraph 3.2.1 (Manually Operated Gate Types): Updated requirements for upper barrier over gates.
• Chapter 4:
  • Paragraph 4.1.3 (Luminaires & Infra-Red (IR) Illuminators): Updated requirements for IR illuminators.
  • Paragraph 4.1.4 (Lighting Levels): Updated requirements to distinguish between white light and IR illuminator levels.
  • Paragraph 4.1.5 (Pole Mounted Lights): Updated requirements for coatings.
  • Paragraph 4.1.6 (Gate Mounted Lights): Updated requirements for lights at gates.
  • Paragraph 4.1.7 (Light Pole Design Criteria): Updated requirements for vibration dampers.
  • Paragraph 4.1.8 (Lighting Controls): Updated requirements for circuits.
  • Paragraph 4.1.9 (Lighting Power Distribution): Updated requirements for grounding, bonding, and other miscellaneous items.
  • Paragraph 4.2.1 (General Fiber Requirements): Updated requirements to remove LDGS from TIDS directly and clarified requirements for camera fiber.
  • Paragraph 4.3.1 (Camera Requirements): Updated requirements for field of view, compatibility, and mounting locations.
  • Paragraph 4.4 (Shelters): Added requirements for shelters and power to shelters.
  • Paragraph 4.5 (RVSS): RVSS changed to Persistent Surveillance Towers.
• Chapter 4 (continued):
  • Paragraph 4.6.1 (Service Entrance): Updated requirements for phase size and cabinet locking.
  • Paragraph 4.6.2 (Conductors and Conduit): Updated requirements for overall voltage drop.
  • Paragraph 4.6.3 (Junction Boxes): Updated requirements for mounting, spacing, and GPS coordinates.
  • Paragraph 4.7 (Attributes Drainage Protection Design Standards): Updated requirements from lighting to all Attributes, placement adjacent to drainage, and protection within drainage areas.
• Chapter 5:
  • Paragraph 5.1 (Enforcement Zone Types): Updated requirements to include Attributes and waterborne barrier.
  • Paragraph 5.2 (Enforcement Zone Design Criteria): Updated requirements for clearing & grubbing, Attributes, and waterborne barrier.

This document is an update log for the Tactical Infrastructure Design Standards (TIDS V.6). Bidders involved in projects related to tactical infrastructure, particularly those concerning roads, walls, gates, lighting, and enforcement zones, should review these changes to ensure compliance with the latest standards. The summary highlights specific paragraph and section updates, which are crucial for understanding revised requirements and specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) under solicitation number 70B01C26R00000080. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking proposals for a single award contract for TCA TI Maintenance. The contract will consist of firm fixed price and/or fixed unit price line items. The procurement falls under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement is the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• Scheduled maintenance services at all locations throughout the Tucson Sector.

• Fixed unit priced line items for unscheduled repairs valued at $750,000.00 or less per activity.

• Work covered by the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute and the Service Contract Labor Standards statute.

• Contract Type: Single Award Contract.

• Period of Performance: Base ordering period of 12 months with up to four 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: Tucson Sector, Arizona.

• Proposals are due by 5 PM Eastern on 06/22/2026.

• The Government intends to make award without discussions.

• Offerors must obtain and return any amendments, signed and dated, with their final proposal response.

• This procurement is set aside for 8(a) participants.

• Eligible 8(a) participants MUST have an active/current SAM registration.

• Interested Offerors MUST be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) and select “Purpose of Registration - All Awards."

• Offerors must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).

• The following attachments are provided: Statement of Work, Wage Determinations, TCA Unit Priced Bid Sheet, Scheduled Work Bid Form TCA, and TCA Gate Inspection, Shelter, Spec, and TI Design.

• Attendance at a mandatory site visit was required for offerors to bid on this work.

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 within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Tucson Sector in Arizona.

The contractor will be responsible for maintaining TI assets, including but not limited to:

• Roads and bridges
• Fence and gates (including concertina/razor wire)
• Vegetation control
• Debris removal
• Border lighting and electrical systems
• Drainage and grate systems
• TI attributes such as shelters, air conditioning, and generators
• Tunnel remediation

Services include both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Unscheduled maintenance addresses urgent issues like damage from natural events or vandalism, requiring rapid response.

The contract includes a twelve (12) month Base Period, with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods, and a 6-month extension option. Performance will be within the Tucson Sector, Arizona.

• All work must be performed by qualified, licensed, and insured personnel.
• The contractor must provide technical expertise and skilled labor.
• The contractor must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Specific certifications are required for certain trades (e.g., welding, electrical).
• The contractor must develop and adhere to a Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Communication Plan.
• Background investigations and favorable CBP BI clearance are required for personnel accessing the ILSS Maximo system.
• The contractor must comply with Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances (TERO) when working on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
• Site clean-up of all debris and trash generated by the work is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Standard Form 1442) for "TCA TI Maintenance". It outlines the government's requirement for performance of work described in attached documents, including a Statement of Work (SOW), Wage Determinations, and various bid sheets/forms.

• The work involves scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

• Scheduled maintenance is firm fixed priced.

• Unscheduled maintenance is fixed unit priced.

• The contractor must inform CBP when 75% of the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) is met.

• The contract type is a hybrid with firm fixed price and fixed unit price CLINs.

• The term of the contract is up to 5 years, including a base year and four one-year option periods.

• The contract is subject to updates from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFP) and DHS Class Deviations.

• Proposal Response Date: June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• Offers are due by 12:00 PM ET on June 22, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on four factors: Relevant Experience/Past Performance (Factor 1), Management Approach (Factor 2), Technical Capabilities (Factor 3), and Price (Factor 4).

• Factors 2, 3, and 1 are significantly more important than Price (Factor 4).

• Factor 2 is more important than Factor 3, and Factor 3 is more important than Factor 1.

• The government seeks best value, not necessarily the lowest price.

• Offerors must use Times New Roman font, 12-point size, double-spaced.

• Specific page limits apply to Factors 1 (4 pages), 2 (17 pages), and 3 (25 pages, with Key Personnel limited to 5 pages per role).

• The document references "Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(A) Concerns" (Alternate III), indicating a potential set-aside or preference for 8(a) concerns.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DHS FAR clauses, covering areas such as definitions, contract clauses, solicitation provisions, and evaluation criteria.

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

• A bid guarantee is required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in Arizona County of Pima.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates, respectively.
• Details vacation and holiday pay requirements.
• Provides specific information and exclusions for Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers/Weather Observers.
• Outlines hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowance requirements.
• Describes the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under the Service Contract Act. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by defining the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to residential construction projects in Pima County, Arizona. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction crafts and laborers.

• General Decision Number: AZ20260002, effective 01/02/2026.
• Applicability: Residential construction projects, including single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.
• Geographic Area: Pima County, Arizona.
• Crafts and Laborers: Lists specific wage and fringe rates for trades such as Bricklayer, Electrician, Ironworker, Carpenter, Cement Mason, Plumber, Roofer, and various Laborer and Operator classifications.
• Zone Pay: Details additional pay based on radial distance from Phoenix, AZ, for certain classifications.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining requirements for contractors.
• Union Rate Identifiers: Explains the coding system used to denote different types of wage rates (union, survey, state-adopted).

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for the opportunity. It establishes the minimum prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to workers on the project, ensuring compliance with federal labor standards. Bidders must consult these rates when preparing their proposals to ensure cost competitiveness and adherence to legal requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Attachment 3 Unit Priced Bid Sheet" which serves as a pricing template for bidders. It requires bidders to complete highlighted cells in yellow across multiple sheets, including "Instructions," "Materials," "Equipment," and "Labor." The pricing provided must encompass all associated costs such as gas, maintenance, repairs, taxes, and fringe benefits. The "coefficient" is to be excluded as it will be added by the government. The "Equipment" tab specifies that monthly rates are based on a 21-consecutive-day usage.

• Instructions Sheet: Outlines the requirement to fill in all yellow-highlighted cells and specifies what costs to include (and exclude) in pricing.
• Materials Sheet: Lists various materials with item numbers, descriptions, units of measure (UoM), use cases, and unit prices. Categories include Barriers, Disposal, Drainage, Electrical, Erosion, Fence, Form, Hardware, Marking, Material, Plumbing, Signage, and Slide Gate.
• Equipment Sheet: Provides a list of equipment with item numbers and descriptions, indicating that pricing should be based on daily, weekly, or monthly rates as specified in the instructions.
• Labor Sheet: Details labor rates for different CLINs (Fences and Gates, Roads and Bridges, Drainage and Grates, Lighting and Electrical, Vegetation Control and Debris Removal), including routine and urgent repair/maintenance, crew compositions, and unit rates.

This bid sheet is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals. Bidders must carefully review each sheet to ensure all costs are accounted for as instructed and that pricing aligns with the provided material, equipment, and labor categories. Failure to complete the sheet accurately may impact proposal evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 4 Scheduled Work Form TCA.xlsx", provides a template for offerors to submit their proposed pricing for the contract period, including a base period, four option periods, and a six-month extension period. It details the structure for both scheduled maintenance (FFP-TCA) and unscheduled maintenance (IDIQ TCA).

• Instructions: Offerors must complete cells highlighted in yellow on the Base Period, Option Periods 1-4, and Extension Period sheets using fixed unit prices from "Attachment 3 - Unit Pricing Sheet".
• Summary Sheet: Contains fields for Scheduled Maintenance, Unscheduled Maintenance, Subtotal, Co-Efficient Price, and Total Price for each contract period. Offerors must propose a coefficient (Profit+OH+Tax) and identify its elements (Profit, OH, Tax).
• Period Breakdown: Separate sheets are provided for the Base Period (08/16/26 - 08/15/27), Option Periods 1-4, and the Extension Period (08/16/31 - 02/15/32).
• Detailed Line Items: Within each period's sheet, specific maintenance tasks are listed, including descriptions, quantities, event counts, and associated costs (Labor, Equipment, Material, Other). Examples include gate maintenance, lighting inspections, culvert inspections, and vegetation control.
• Annual Escalation: Offerors must provide annual escalation percentages.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals. It outlines the specific services required across different contract periods and provides the structure for submitting detailed cost breakdowns. Bidders must use the provided unit prices and complete the highlighted sections to ensure their pricing is evaluated correctly. The coefficient and its elements are also key components for the total evaluated price.