Pre-solicitation Notice - Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services for the Modernization and Expansion of the Calexico West Land Port of Entry Phase 2B Project, Calexico, California

Notice ID:

47PK0122R0002

Department/Ind. Agency:

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Sub-tier:

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Sub Command:

PBS R9 ACQ MGMT DIV PROJECTS BRANCH

Office:

PBS R9 ACQ MGMT DIV PROJECTS BRANCH

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-07:00) pacific standard time, los angeles, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-07:00) pacific standard time, los angeles, usa

Original Published Date:

0000-00-00 00:00:00

Original Response Date:

jul 05, 2022 04:00 pm pdt

Inactive Policy:

15 days after response date

Initiative:

• None***--***

Product Service Code:

y1az - construction of other administrative facilities and service buildings

Original Set Aside:

The purpose of this Pre-Solicitation notice is to formally announce the General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Design and Construction Division (9PC) in the Pacific Rim Region 9 has a requirement to procure the services of a highly qualified Construction Manager as Constructor (herein referred to as CMc) to successfully complete Phase 2B of the Modernization and Expansion of the Calexico West Land Port of Entry. The CMc Scope of Work includes all labor and materials required to provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and other related services necessary to successfully complete the project in compliance with all applicable codes. Given the size, complexity, uniqueness, and overall importance nationally and locally, the CMc contractor must have the capability and experience to meet all of the GSA’s contract requirements. Project Description: The Calexico West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is one of the busiest crossings on the southern border. The space required for modern inspection technologies is insufficient and the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to accomplish its rapidly changing mission is seriously compromised by the existing facilities. When completed, the project will provide proper operational space for port operations, with reduced traffic congestion and a safe environment for port Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff and the general public. The overall project involves the demolition of the current Pedestrian and Northbound POV inspection facility and the construction of a new Pedestrian Processing Facility. The downtown Calexico port is the principal gateway between California’s Imperial Valley and the Mexican State of Baja California. On an average day, over 16,000 privately operated vehicles and 12,500 pedestrians enter the United States through this port. The existing facilities are undersized for today’s traffic loads and obsolete in terms of inspection, CBP officer safety and border security. Currently, pedestrian inspection delays cause significant impact to the Imperial Valley economy. The LPOE’s existing structures is being replaced by three (3) buildings totaling 106,605 GSF. The project is being implemented in three (3) phases. Phase 1 Construction, completed in 2018, provided a Head House, ten (10) of the project’s sixteen planned (16) northbound POV inspection lanes; including Primary and Secondary inspection canopies; southbound POV inspection lanes with temporary asphalt paving; and a bridge across the New River for southbound POV traffic. Phase 2A is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2023 which includes selective demolition and modification of existing areas to allow the construction of Phase 2A; a new Administration building; Permanent southbound Privately-Owned Vehicle (POV) non-commercial inspection lanes, inspection islands, booths, canopies and permanent concrete paving; A preprimary inspection canopy for the northbound POV lanes heading into the United States; New POV northbound inspection lanes including, inspection islands, booths, canopies and concrete paving, and expanding the secondary POV inspection area; A new employee parking structure adjacent to southbound inspection that includes an underground pedestrian tunnel from the parking structure under the southbound lanes; and extension of utilities for future Pedestrian building project. The third phase and subject of this pre-solicitation notice is Phase 2B which includes: Construction of New Pedestrian Processing Facility Replacement (demolition of old and replacement of new) Construction of temporary Pedestrian Processing facilities to ensure port operations continues. Rerouting of pedestrian crossing to temporary processing facilities within a covered and secure pathway. Connection to a secure underground pedestrian tunnel between Administration Building and new Pedestrian Processing Facility. Restoration of temporary processing site and pathway. Contract Type: The contract type will be Fixed-Price Incentive per GSAM 536.207. The base contract for design phase services is anticipated to be awarded at a firm-fixed price. The initial contract award will also include an Option for Construction Phase Services in the form of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The GMP is the sum of the Estimated Cost of Work (ECW), CMc Contingency Allowance (CCA), and proposed Fixed Fee for Construction Work. The ECW is the estimated cost of the construction work, not including the vendor’s administrative overhead expenses. The CCA is an allowance to cover reimbursable costs during construction that are not the basis of a change order. The Fee for Construction Work is the amount established in the construction contract for the CMc's profit and administrative overhead expenses for the Construction Phase Services. The GSA may adjust the ECW based on design phase services to negotiate a final ECW, but GSA will adjust the Fee for Construction Work. The GMP will be tracked through open book accounting that will be reviewed and monitored by GSA and the CMa. The GMP is similar to a ceiling price described in FAR 16.403-2, but is specifically tailored for CMc project delivery. Construction Phase Services are only required if the Government elects to exercise the option. The Government reserves the right not to exercise the option for Construction Phase Services if the GMP exceeds $83,000,000.00 - $93,000,000.00, if there is no agreement on the scope, or if it is not in the Government's best interest. The project will still be in the design phase when the CMc contract is awarded; therefore, a firm-fixed price cannot be established for Construction Phase Services. The benefit of awarding the CMc contract for Design Phase Services prior to completion of the design is that the firm will provide constructability reviews, project coordination, cost estimates, and other specified services to allow for full collaboration with the A/E, CMa, GSA, CBP and other Government Stakeholders. PRICE: The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Phase 2B construction project is estimated to be between $83,000,000.00 and $93,000,000.00, subject to available of funds. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220. SCHEDULE AND SELECTION: The period of performance for the Phase 2B project is estimated to be fifty-four (54) months after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the GSA Contracting Officer. The project delivery method being used is the CMc. Design Phase Services is anticipated to commence upon award of the contract on or about October 2022. The Optional Construction Phase Work is anticipated to commence on or about October 2023. This is a competitive acquisition, source selection using the best-value trade-off where technical/management factors are significantly more important than price and price related factors. The RFP will ultimately result in an award of a Fixed-Price Incentive type contract for Design Phase Services with an Option for Construction Phase Services at a Guaranteed Maximum Price. This procurement will be advertised for Full & Open Competition. This source selection is based on FAR Part 15.3 and GSAM. RFP Requests: Upon publication and release of the RFP, Contractors are to submit a written request for a copy of the RFP to: Wesley.lau@gsa.gov and cc: uma.bhatia@gsa.gov . Reference to RFP No. 47PK0122R0002. Due to the secure nature of the Land Port of Entry Facility, Contractors that submit the following documents will have access to the Specification and Drawings by electronic media. The request to receive access to the Specifications and Drawings must be accompanied with the following documents: Proof that the requesting firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) and is in Active Status Completion of the attached Document Security Notice to Prospective Bidders/Offerors. GSA Affiliated Customer Account (GACA) email address Proof of the Offeror’s ability to provide bonding capacity of $93,000,000.00 in the form of a letter from a surety. The Solicitation and RFP will be issued on or about June 27, 2022. It is anticipated that the proposals will be due on or about September 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (local San Francisco time). The Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on or about July 12, 2022 at a time and location to be determined. Questions are anticipated to be received until July 15, 2022. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). For more information, please contact Wesley Lau, Contracting Officer, 415-760-9286. Please continue to check back to receive the most updated information.

50 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA

SAN FRANCISCO , CA 94102

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Wesley Lau

Secondary Point of Contact:

Uma Bhatia