Sources Sought Notice - NorthEast LPOEs.docx.pdf

Sources Sought Notice - Multiple Construction Projects

This announcement is open to all business concerns.

This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for informational purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses do not affect a potential offeror's ability to respond to any future synopsis/solicitation. The Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this notice. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Region 1 is conducting a market survey seeking qualified CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS to provide:

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR A NEW LAND PORT OF ENTRY (LPOE) AT

ALBURG SPRINGS, VERMONT (GRAND ISLE COUNTY)

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR A NEW LPOE AT BEEBE PLAIN, VERMONT

(ORLEANS COUNTY)

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR A NEW LPOE AT CALAIS-FERRY POINT, MAINE

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR A NEW LPOE AT NORTON, VERMONT (ESSEX

COUNTY)

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR A NEW LPOE AT RICHFORD, VERMONT

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

The contractor will be responsible to provide all labor, materials, transportation, supervision, and management to perform construction, as it relates to the following:

ALBURG SPRINGS LPOE. The Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is in Grand Isle County, VT, approximately 58 miles north of Burlington, VT and 54 Miles south of Montreal Canada. The Facility operates 7 days a week from 8:00am – 4:00pm. This facility consists of a main port building and garage. The Alburg Springs LPOE is a surviving facility erected between 1931 and 1937 along the Vermont-Quebec border. This

Georgian Revival building, designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect of the Treasury, shares common technical, stylistic and programmatic features with other stations constructed at that time. As a group, these border stations are closely associated with three major themes in twentieth century American history: Prohibition (1919-1933), the popularization of the automobile, and the Depression of the 1930's. The facility is listed on the National Register.

This is a Repair & Alterations project that will fully renovate the existing LPOE to include full interior renovation, electrical upgrades, all electric, mechanical and plumbing equipment, minor additions for added square footage, minor site work, new officer inspection booth and additional parking.

BEEBE PLAIN LPOE. Constructed in 1937, the Beebe Plain LPOE occupies a site south of the Canadian border on the east side of Main Street, in the village of Beebe Plain, approximately three miles west of the Interstate 91 junction, and it is sited on .36 +/- acres of land. The legal address of the facility is 3136 Beebe Road, Newport, VT 05855. The existing Beebe Plain LPOE buildings total 3,637 GSF consisting of a Main Building (3,295 GSF) constructed in 1937 and a garage (342 GSF) constructed in 1937.

The project entails repair and alteration of the existing land port of entry facility. Repairs and alterations include expanded inbound and outbound canopy, enclosed vehicle search area, soft secondary inspection canopy, employee parking, and interior renovation of existing facility to meet updated Customs and Border Protection program of requirements.

The facility and garage are listed on the National Historic Register. The port will be fully operational during construction.

CALAIS FERRY POINT LPOE. The Calais Ferry Point LPOE is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Saint Croix River. The site is bound by a seawall to the north and Highway 1 to the east. Ferry Point bridge located immediately to the north links Saint Stephen, New Brunswick across the river. Commercial traffic is directed to Calais International and Milltown LPOEs, both are nearby and accessed from Calais. There is a 130-foot-tall CBP antenna tower that must remain undisturbed. The port includes two POV lanes. The facility is listed on the National Historic Register.

The existing area is approximately 8,538 gross square feet (GSF) and the proposed total area after expansion is 18 221 GSF Key elements include increasing inspection lanes area after expansion is 18,221 GSF. Key elements include increasing inspection lanes from 2 to 4 lanes, including three inbound lanes, one outbound bypass lane; rehabilitating the historic main building and providing an addition to expand CBP operations; new parking facilities; and replacing the existing canopy and booths with a new canopy and four hi/low booths.

NORTON LPOE. The existing Norton LPOE is located in a rural area on Vermont State Route 147, approximately eight miles south of Coaticook, Quebec, and it is sited on 1.5 +/- acres of land. The legal address of the facility is State Route 114, Norton, VT 05097;

however, the LPOE is not located on Route 114. Rather, it sits adjacent to Vermont State Route 147. The existing Norton LPOE buildings total 8,185 GSF consisting of a Main Building (7,241 GSF) constructed in 1933 and a Commercial Inspection Truck Facility (943 GSF) constructed in 1961.

The project scope entails the modernization of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE) to accommodate the Program of Requirements of space and facilities for the Custom and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out their agency mission at the international border crossing between Norton, Vermont and Stanhope, Quebec. The project will help improve traffic flow, enhance security, and facilitate trade and travel in the region. The facility is listed on the National Historic Register.

RICHFORD LPOE. The Richford Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is in Franklin County, VT, approximately 54 miles north of Burlington, VT and 7 Miles south of Abercorn, Quebec, Canada. The Facility operates 24/7. This facility consists of a main port building with attached garages. The Richford LPOE is a surviving facility erected between 1931 and 1937 along the Vermont-Quebec border. This Georgian Revival building, designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect of the Treasury, shares common technical, stylistic and programmatic features with other stations constructed at that time. As a group, these border stations are closely associated with three major themes in twentieth century American history: Prohibition (1919-1933), the popularization of the automobile, and the Depression of the 1930's. This facility is listed on the National Register.

This project will demolish the existing historical building and construct a new facility to meet the mission of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The project will include Mass Timber construction.

The NAICS code applicable to these proposed procurements is 236220 with a size standard of $45M. The PSC/FSC is Y1AZ, Construction of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings. All projects will utilize the design-bid-build delivery method.

The estimated construction price range for Alburg Springs, VT is between $5M and $10M.

Estimated contract duration is approximately 12 months from notice to proceed.

The estimated construction price range for Beebe Plain, VT is between $5M and $10M.

Estimated contract duration is approximately 12 months from notice to proceed.

The estimated construction price range for Calais-Ferry Point, ME is between $40M and $50M. Estimated contract duration is approximately 36 months from notice to proceed.

The estimated construction price range for Norton, VT is between $25M and $35M.

Estimated contract duration is approximately 24 months from notice to proceed.

The estimated construction price range for Richford, VT is between $30M and $50M.

Estimated contract duration is approximately 24 months from notice to proceed.

PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This announcement is open to all business concerns.

GSA anticipates issuing solicitations, based on the outcome of this market survey, on or about:

Alburg Springs: 01/12/2026 Beebe Plain: 08/09/2025 Calais-Ferry Point: 10/14/2025 Norton: 05/07/2026 Richford: 04/14/2026

Award of any resulting procurement will be made using best-value, source selection procedures incorporating tradeoffs between price-related and non-price related factors.

The anticipated contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

Construction Firms interested in ANY of these efforts must be able to demonstrate i ith t l t t (2) i il j t SIMILAR PROJECT i d fi d experience with at least two (2) similar projects. SIMILAR PROJECT is defined as a project that is similar in size, type and complexity. To qualify as a SIMILAR PROJECT, the project must meet all three elements of size, complexity, and type as further defined here.

To be considered similar, EACH project must have:

ALBURG SPRINGS LPOE. To be considered similar to the Alburg Springs LPOE R&A, each project must have attributes consistent with working on historic structures, Ground Water management as well as working within a constrained site.

BEEBE PLAIN LPOE. To be considered similar to the Beebe Plain LPOE R&A, each project must have attributes consistent with working on historic structures, working within a constrained site, and phasing within a fully occupied worksite.

The Offeror has documented “similar” project experience providing Construction Services for two (2) “similar” projects in the past ten (10) years with a Design-Bid- Build delivery method that meets the factor description criteria and provides the information requested in the submittal requirements.

1.

In addition to Standard No. 1 above, Offerors will be reviewed more favorably if they can demonstrate successful experience dealing with any of the following site conditions, whether on a “similar” project or not:

2.

Ledge - removal of ledge and constructing in areas with ledge.a.

Large water storage structures (e.g., 15,000 gal.+).b.

Extreme cold climate conditions.c.

Secure facilities.d.

The Offeror has documented “similar” project experience providing Construction Services for two (2) “similar” projects in the past ten (10) years with a Design-Bid- Build delivery method that meets the factor description criteria and provides the information requested in the submittal requirements.

1.

For each project description the offeror shall include the following information:

building type, construction cost, construction duration, whether the project was tenant occupied during construction, the key personnel involved in the project, project delivery method (traditional or design-build), major scope of work elements, and contact information of the project owner or representative.

2.

In addition to Standard No. 1 above, Offerors will be reviewed more favorably if they can demonstrate successful experience dealing with any of the following site conditions, whether on a “similar” project or not:

3.

Constrained sites in an urban area and small site footprint.e.

Construction within an occupied and operational building that have partially occupied floors on the floor construction activities are occurring in.

f.

Extreme cold climate conditions.g.

CALAIS FERRY POINT LPOE. To be considered similar to the Calais Ferry Point LPOE, each project must have attributes consistent with working on urban civil projects with historical renovation, expansion, and new building construction.

Extreme cold climate conditions.g.

Secure facilities.h.

NORTON LPOE. To be considered similar to the Norton LPOE, each project must have attributes consistent with working extreme site civil projects with new building construction.

The Offeror has documented “similar” project experience providing Construction Services for two (2) “similar” projects in the past ten (10) years with a Design-Bid- Build delivery method that meets the factor description criteria and provides the information requested in the submittal requirements.

1.

In addition to Standard No. 1 above, Offerors will be reviewed more favorably if they can demonstrate successful experience dealing with any of the following site conditions, whether on a “similar” project or not:

2.

Constrained sites in an urban developed environment with existing utilities.a.

Historical preservation.b.

Environmental remediation with potential contaminated soils.c.

Extreme cold climate conditions.d.

Secure facilities.e.

The Offeror has documented “similar” project experience providing Construction Services for two (2) “similar” projects in the past ten (10) years with a Design-Bid- Build delivery method that meets the factor description criteria and provides the information requested in the submittal requirements. Two projects must have a minimum construction cost of $7 million and one project must have a minimum construction cost of $10 million.

1.

For each project description the offeror shall include the following information:

building type, construction cost, construction duration, whether the project was tenant occupied during construction, the key personnel involved in the project, project delivery method (traditional or design-build), major scope of work elements, and contact information of the project owner or representative.

1.

In addition to Standard No. 1 above, Offerors will be reviewed more favorably if they can demonstrate successful experience dealing with any of the following site conditions whether on a “similar” project or not:

2.

RICHFORD LPOE. To be considered similar to the Richford LPOE, each project must have attributes consistent with working extreme site civil projects with new building construction.

conditions, whether on a similar project or not:

Working on a project with challenging topography.f.

Projects with extensive stormwater management.g.

Extreme cold climate conditions.h.

Projects constructed in a remote area.i.

Secure facilities.j.

The Offeror has documented “similar” project experience providing Construction Services for two (2) “similar” projects in the past ten (10) years with a Design-Bid- Build delivery method that meets the factor description criteria and provides the information requested in the submittal requirements.

3.

In addition to Standard No. 1 above, Offerors will be reviewed more favorably if they can demonstrate successful experience dealing with any of the following site conditions, whether on a “similar” project or not:

4.

Wetlands and wetland mitigation.k.

Interested firms are invited to respond to this notice by providing the following information:

Ledge - removal of ledge and constructing in areas with it;l.

Large water storage structures (e.g., 15,000 gal.+);m.

Extreme cold climate conditions.n.

Secure facilities.o.

Are you likely to submit a proposal for any of the five (5) LPOE construction contracts as a prime contractor? If so, please identify which.

Provide firm name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Identify all business categories and NAICS codes applicable to your firm, i.e., small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small, disadvantaged business, women-owned small business and/or large business.

Provide project experience of two (2) projects of similar size, scope, complexity, and type for each project that you are interested in potentially submitting an offer. Include project dates, price, and role as either Prime Contractor or Subcontractor. Include points of contact and all information necessary to contact the owner of the project who can substantiate similar project characteristics.

Any interested construction firm should provide a written Letter of Interest with the aforementioned information (no more than 3 pages per project) by 4/21/2025 to Carolyn Weekes at carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov and Michele Valenza at michele.valenza@gsa.gov.

The subject line should state “Letter of Interest for ALBURG SPRINGS LPOE, BEEBE PLAIN LPOE, CALAIS FERRY POINT LPOE, NORTON LPOE and RICHFORD

LPOE”.

Note: If not interested in all five (5) LPOE Projects. Please state the specific project

(s) of interest and respond to this Sources Sought accordingly.

Provide the name of the Surety, maximum bonding capacity per project and aggregate maximum bonding capacity.

As a prime contractor, would you be likely to utilize local labor and subcontractors? If yes, please explain.

Alburg Springs and Richford will be closed during construction. Norton may or may not be closed during construction; this has not been decided yet. Beebe Plain will remain open during construction and Calais Ferry Point LPOE will be closed for up to two months in the winter during construction, creating site constraints and phasing requirements for both projects. Does your company have experience working on mission critical projects with similar constraints? If yes, please explain.

Does your company have an active registration at www.SAM.gov? ● Please provide any other information that you feel is pertinent to any of these LPOE projects and that you think the Government should know.

mailto:carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov mailto:michele.valenza@gsa.gov http://www.sam.gov/