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Design-Build Services for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Project, El Paso, Texas

General Services Administration · Public Buildings Service · PBS PROJECT DELIVERY CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION - BRANCH NORTHEAST
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
47PB5126R0003
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
236220
Product service code
Z2AZ
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-12
Response deadline
Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
El Paso, TX
Contracting contact
marsha.howard@gsa.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

Amendment 0003 is hereby posted. =============================================================================================== The planned project is to design and construct a U.S. Land Port of Entry that will reflect the critical importance of this crossing as a gateway to the United States of America. The DB scope of work includes all labor and materials required to provide design and construction services for the BOTA LPOE project pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Two-Phase Design Build Selection Procedures and incorporating Art in Architecture Program, and Design-Construction-Operational Excellence policies and procedures. The resultant contract will be firm fixed price. The project is funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Phase 1 is complete. The shortlisted offerors were announced via www.sam.gov. Phase 2 RFP is hereby issued under Amendment 0002 with an award anticipated January 2027. This is a negotiated, best value procurement. Any questions regarding this notice shall be directed to the Contracting Officer whose name appears herein. Shortlisted offerors are responsible for monitoring and downloading the solicitation and any potential amendments, if any, to the RFP/solicitation.

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Marsha Howard
Role
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Email
marsha.howard@gsa.gov
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