Construction of a new Land Port of Entry in Calais, Maine

RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS26: Construction signes, Lobby Millwork, surveillance mirrors, Command Center Flooring Non-Commercial work area, Commercial area Lighting, AHU Humification sequencing, signage revisions, Commercial Lobby Millwork Gate, Fuel Oil Pumps, Interior Signage, Firing Range, GSA Cornerstone Plaque, Fuel Chiller, Misc. Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing work, $254,269.00. Modification PS27: Civil and sitework modifications, $271,249.00. These modifications are being made to and existing contract that was competed using full and open competition.

RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS24: Slate base in connector link between two buildings, walkoff matts in non-commercial building and Relocation and Booth Outside Air for $69,927.00. Modification PS25: Misc mechanical revisions, Fin Tube Radiation, BMS Integration to GSA system, Firing Range Lights, Operable Partition Supports, Landscaping Revisions, Temporary Power for Site, Heat Trace Control Lanel for $354,418.00.  These modifications are being made to an existing contract that was competed using full and open competition.

RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS21, for Cabinet Niche, Office Revisions and Boiler Combustion Air for a total cost of $49,185.00. This modification is being made to and existing contract that was competed using full and open competition. 

RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS19, for Non-Commercial Booth Ledge for a total cost of $156,492.00. This modification is being made to and existing contract that was competed using full and open competition.

RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS18, for Drainage and Freeze Protection; Modify Storm Water Drainage System for a total cost of $775,916.00. This modification is being made to and existing contract that was competed using full and open competition.





RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS16 Miscellaneous changes including USDA Suite Revisions, power and data; exterior lighting changes; revisions to interior glazing; insulation under ADA compliant entrances; slate and cork flooring; rubber curb stops; sitework details; and reheat coil for $325,242.00. This modification is being made to and existing contract that was competed using full and open competition.

RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS16 Miscellaneous changes including USDA Suite Revisions, power and data; exterior lighting changes; revisions to interior glazing; insulation under ADA compliant entrances; slate and cork flooring; rubber curb stops; sitework details; and reheat coil for $325,242.00. This modification is being made to and existing contract that was competed using full and open competition.

RECOVERY. This notice is for information purposes only. The following modifications were issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to add change order work as follows: Modification PS12: Addition of two liquid vaporizes for $82,781. Modification PS13: Broker Space Fit Out includes rough and finished work, mechanical, adding air handler unit and steam generators for $350,663.00. Modification PS14: Miscellaneous changes including doors and door frames; gas meter installation; telecommunications conduit; floor finishes; fire department connection; mechanical room revisions; Acoustical lining; Acoustical tile; steel bollards, painting grid scheme; canopy, soffit, and scuppers; wall type mods; and overhead doors for $219,972.00. These modifications are being made to and existing contract that was competed using full and open competition.

Recovery. This notice is for information purposes. Modification issued to Contract No. GS-01P-07-BZ-C-0013 to exercise option work as follows: Concrete Material and Labor, Rebar Labor, Bituminous Concrete Pavement , Heavy Duty Asphalt Paving, Metal Cladding Comm Labor, Fire Arms Training, Pre-Fab Control Booths, and Testing and Balancing for a total amount of $2,896,145.00.

SOLICITATION NOTICE: This requirement is for the procurement of a qualified construction firm to provide all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary for the construction of a new Land Port of Entry in Calais, Maine. This project may include options, which will be evaluated as part of the award. Work includes but is not limited to site preparation, grading and paving; coordination of utility relocation; coordination of storm water management equipment, construction/coordination of multiple inspection booths and canopies; construction of approximately 60,000 GSF of new structures, including office/admin, violator detainment, shooting range, small laboratory, staff parking and warehouse spaces. The project will require coordination with the work of MDOT contractors at both the connection to the new International bridge and Route 1 connector road on opposite ends of the site. This project includes options, which will be evaluated as part of the award. The contract performance period is approximately 18 months. The successful firm must have previous experience with similar size and scope of construction projects with particular emphasis on large cold climate construction projects. GSA has defined similar size and scope to be: Large cold-climate construction projects requiring the coordination of site work and blasting, paving and new construction of approximately $10 million dollars or more. This project is designed using metric units and the magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000. Award will be a firm fixed price contract and the procurement method will be a competitive negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP). Source Selection Procedures as identified in FAR PART 15.3 will be utilized in the selection of a firm offering the best value to the Government in terms of price and technical merit, and, whose performance is expected to best meet stated Government requirements. Accordingly, offerors will be evaluated based on technical merit with respect to demonstrated successful past performance, qualified/experienced personnel, management plan/technical approach, subcontracting opportunities, and on their price proposals.

The acquisition process shall consist of five phases: Phase 1- receipt and evaluation of technical proposals utilizing a draft RFP with the technical evaluation factors. Phase 2 - development of an advisory short list based on technical qualifications/proposals of the most technically qualified firms. In this stage, GSA will advise each respondent that participates in Phase 1, in writing, as to whether or not they will be invited to participate in Phase 3, or that they are unlikely to be a viable competitor. GSA will advise the responding firms considered not to be viable competitors, and the basis of GSA's opinion. GSA will inform all respondents that not withstanding the advice provided by GSA in response to their submission in Phase 1, they may participate in Phase 3. Phase 3- receipt and evaluation of price proposals based on 100% construction documents (a competitive range will then be developed by the Contracting Officer). Phase 4 - oral presentations and interviews of firms in the competitive range established in Phase 3. Phase 5 negotiations and receipt and evaluation of final offers. Upon receipt and evaluation of all technical and price proposals, a formal selection of a firm will be made that offers the greatest value to the Government based on a combination of technical evaluation and price factors. Failure of offerors to submit a technical offer during Phase 1 will preclude further participation on this acquisition. For this procurement, technical evaluation factors are equal to price related factors. The Government has reserved the right to make an award at completion of Phase 4. The technical factors for the evaluation process are, in descending order of importance:

1. Past Performance,

2. Management and technical approach to completing

Large construction projects in cold climate environments.

3 Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel.

4. Subcontracting Plan and small business category goals.



The NAICS code applicable to this project is 236220 Size standard is $31.0 million. This procurement is being conducted on an unrestricted basis in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. This announcement also constitutes the synopsis of the pre-invitation notice. Copies of this Solicitation (RFP), minus technical specifications and drawings will be available through the World Wide Web only on or about 04/23/07 @ www.fedbizopps.gov

The solicitation, including drawings and specifications, will be issued on www.fedteds.gov via a hyperlink on www.fedbizopps.gov. In order to access the solicitation documents, interested contractors must complete the FedTeds vendor registration at https://www.fedteds.gov. Instructions and information on how to become registered in FedTeds are available on the FedTeds website. Contractors are responsible for printing the solicitation and all related documents. It is the contractors responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the solicitation, any amendments and related information.



"The General Services Administration strongly encourages participation by small businesses and the related socioeconomic categories of small disadvantaged, women-owned, service disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone businesses. Small businesses that are capable of joint venturing are also strongly encouraged to submit an offer."



Additional information on how to obtain 100% Solicitation documents will be issued in the RFP. The RFP will provide date, time and location for the Pre-Proposal Conference. Following the conference, time will be allowed for a networking session for small, small disadvantaged, women owned, hubzone, service disabled veteran owned and large businesses to meet other prospective firms for possible subcontracting opportunities on this project. Further information on this networking session will be listed in the RFP. To ensure that you receive all information regarding this solicitation, please register to receive updates at www.fedbizopps.gov, and follow the procedures for notification registration.

CONTRACTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) AT: http://www.ccr.gov prior to award.