Sol DB 2 Phase Part I.pdf

This is a GSA Solicitation for a Design-Build Contract for the Lynden & Sumas Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) located in Lynden and Sumas, Washington. The solicitation is a two-phase selection process with an estimated contract price range of $350,000,000 to $400,000,000. In Phase 1, GSA will evaluate qualifications proposals and select a maximum of three highly qualified offerors to submit Phase 2 proposals. The project involves design, construction, and modernization of two land ports of entry.

Key submission details include a January 23, 2026 submission deadline for Phase 1 qualifications, with all questions due by January 2, 2026. The evaluation will focus on technical qualifications, including past experience of the A/E firm and general contractor (30%), approach to design-build (20%), lead designer qualifications (20%), and past performance (30%). A project labor agreement will be required under Phase 2, and offerors must have an active SAM registration. The solicitation emphasizes design excellence, integrated design approaches, and seeks to commission high-performance facilities that balance aesthetics, cost, functionality, and environmental considerations.