Land Port of Entry Facility Expansion and Modernization Trout River, New York

Please note: For tracking information the previous Solicitation number 47PC0323N0002 is being replaced by Solicitation number 47PC0324R0010.

This is a Future Solicitation Announcement.  This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government.  The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this document and the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received as a result of this announcement. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No legal liability on the part of the Government may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer.

This is a future solicitation announcement in accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no additional solicitation information available at this time. No solicitation is being issued at this time. 

This procurement will be advertised under the North American Industrial Classification System code 236220. The small business size standard is an average annual sales and receipts for the past three years that are equal to or less than $39,500,000. 

General Information

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Service, Northeast and Caribbean Region is seeking a qualified General Contractor (GC) who can provide full construction services for the Expansion and Modernization of the existing U.S. Land Port of Entry (LPOE) located at Trout River, New York. 

The GC will be selected through a procurement method developed in accordance with FAR Part 15.1: Source Selection Processes and Techniques, using Best Value - Trade Off Method. The Government must ensure that there is adequate capability, experience and competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors.

The GSA anticipates the award of a GC contract at a firm-fixed price. This award is subject to the availability of funds. 

The period of performance will be approximately twenty-seven (27) months. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000. Design of the expansion and modernization of the existing LPOE is expected to be completed early fall of 2024. The solicitation is targeted for Spring of 2025 but subject to change.

Scope Summary 

The project scope includes expansion and modernization of the existing LPOE in order to meet updated Department of Homeland Security requirements. The LPOE construction requirements are expected to include commercial and non-commercial vehicle inspection facilities on or adjacent to the NYS Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Route 30 Right of Way. GSA’s objective for the modernization and expansion of the Land Port of Entry is to renovate and reuse the existing 7,748 square foot Historic Colonial Revival style Headhouse, and construct a new 9,917 square foot addition.

The existing LPOE will be closed during construction.  Site work will include the establishment of final grades and construction of pedestrian and vehicular roadways, paths, and parking; including drainage structures, markings, site lighting, safety features, and vehicle inspection lane technology equipment. The contractor shall coordinate with utility companies and pay for any work associated with providing utilities to the modernized LPOE. The construction contractor will be required to obtain all necessary permits and approvals from authorities having jurisdiction including but not limited to NYS DEC, Utility service providers NYSDOT and Franklin County Department of Highway.        

Sustainability objectives for this planned LEED Gold Certified LPOE include geothermal based heating and cooling as part of a net-zero ready facility which also minimizes embodied carbon to the extent possible, by reusing the existing historic LPOE building in order to divert 330 tons of demolition waste from landfill. 

Note: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Pub. L. No. 117-169, enacted in August 2022, provided GSA with funding for (a) measures necessary to convert facilities to high-performance green buildings, (b) acquisition and installation of construction materials and products with substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions, and (c) emerging and sustainable technologies. The Contract resulting from this Solicitation will be funded in part by IRA appropriations, and it contains IRA-specific requirements. Requirements include, but are not limited to, requirements regarding pricing, invoicing, submittals, materials and construction. In addition, please note that this Solicitation contains an evaluation factor favoring certain construction materials with the lowest possible levels of embodied carbon.   

This procurement will be issued on an unrestricted basis, in accordance with FAR 6.1, Full and Open Competition.  The planned project delivery method is Design-Bid-Build resulting in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for construction services. 

For informational purposes: All offerors are required to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) at the time of offer submission.

No response is required. This announcement is for informational purposes only.