Installation of Commercial Gate - Houlton, Maine

This Request for Information (RFI) amendment (47PC5226Q0134) provides clarification for the installation of a commercial gate at the Houlton Land Port of Entry (LPoE) in Houlton, Maine, managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The document addresses key administrative and technical questions for prospective bidders. Key administrative clarifications confirm that an SF 24 Bid Bond is not required with the quote, bidders must submit form SF 1442, and experience requirements apply, though prime contractors may utilize a subcontractor's past performance to satisfy experience criteria. Technically, the project requires the installation of a DoorKing 1602 (or approved equal) 24-foot parking control gate featuring double aluminum arms, a heated gate controller, an octagonal lighted arm, and a pedestrian protection system. Structural and electrical specifications mandate the construction of a 5' x 6' x 8" reinforced concrete slab, the installation of two surface-mounted, non-K-rated bollards, and asphalt patching meeting Maine DOT standards. Additionally, the contractor must run exterior-rated electrical wiring through a protective sleeve under the concrete, surface-mount conduit to the roof (ensuring proper waterproofing and paint matching), and install a hardwired control switch inside the toll booth.

This government document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation Number 47PC5226Q0134, issued by the GSA PBS Office of Acquisition Management, Acquisition Project Delivery Contracting Division. The solicitation is for the installation of a commercial gate located at the Houlton Land Port of Entry (LPoE). The primary purpose of this amendment, dated September 10, 2026, is to officially incorporate the Request for Information (RFI) Log into the solicitation package. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified hour and date in the solicitation to avoid potential rejection of their proposal. Acknowledgment can be completed by signing and returning copies of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on each submitted copy of the offer, or via separate electronic communication containing references to the solicitation and amendment numbers. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

This federal solicitation (SF 1442, Solicitation Number 47PC5226Q0134) is issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) PBS Office of Acquisition Management. The government is seeking a contractor to install a powered traffic control gate in the commercial lane at the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) located at 27 Customs Loop, Houlton, Maine (ME0661BH). This is a negotiated request for proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price contract. The work falls under Product Service Code (PSC) Z2AA for the repair or alteration of office buildings. The designated period of performance for this project is from September 25, 2026, to December 12, 2026. Sealed offers must be submitted to the GSA issuing office in Washington, DC, by September 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Royce Haughton is the designated Contracting Officer for this procurement.

This General Services Administration (GSA) construction contract outlines the requirements for installing an inbound commercial gate at the Houlton Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Houlton, Maine, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security. The project involves installing a 24-foot, double-arm gate system equipped with a heated mechanism, synchronized traffic signals, safety sensors, an upright locking feature, and integrated backup power. Operation controls must be hard-wired into the Customs and Border Protection officer booth. The contract specifies a performance period requiring substantial completion within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final contract completion due 60 days thereafter. The liquidated damages rate is set at $0.00 per calendar day. Key administrative and security guidelines require all contractor personnel to obtain Enter on Duty (EOD) determinations and comply with HSPD-12 credentialing. Additionally, the document contains strict requirements for protecting and disseminating Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building details. The agreement incorporates several federal clauses in full text, including GSA class deviations on reporting biobased products, security prohibitions regarding specific foreign telecommunications and unmanned aircraft systems, and limitations on subcontracting (restricting general construction subcontracting to non-similarly situated entities to 85% of the contract value). It also contains a specific class deviation addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) non-discrimination.

This solicitation outlines the federal construction contract requirements for the GSA project to install a commercial gate at the Houlton Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Houlton, Maine. Set aside exclusively for HUBZone Small Businesses, the procurement is conducted as a negotiated procurement under FAR Part 15, contemplating the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at the project site, with proposal submissions due by September 17, 2026, to Contracting Officer Royce Haughton. Offers must include separate technical and price proposals, a 20% bid guarantee, and a completed GSA Form 527. Joint ventures must provide an executed agreement detailing member liabilities and authorities. The Government intends to award the contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value based on Total Evaluated Price and two non-price factors: Past Performance and Experience. For the experience factor, offerors must demonstrate successful performance as a general contractor on at least two similarly complex projects within the past five years. Proposals will be evaluated for price reasonableness and unbalanced pricing, but the Government will not perform a price realism analysis. To the extent permitted by law, GSA may utilize artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing proposals. Additionally, the contract incorporates standard FAR/GSAR provisions, including security prohibitions, Buy American requirements, and GSA's class deviation regarding racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has issued Solicitation #47PC5226Q0134 (PR# EQPMAC-26-0387) for the installation of a commercial gate at the Houlton, Maine Land Port of Entry (LPoE). This firm-fixed-price contract is set aside exclusively for HUBZone socio-economic businesses, with an estimated project cost between $50,000 and $100,000. Awarded under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, the contract requires the selected vendor to begin performance within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and complete the project within 90 calendar days. Work must comply with the July 22, 2026 Statement of Work and Davis-Bacon wage rate ME20260006. Depending on the final bid amount, a 100% payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required for projects over $35,000, escalating to performance and payment bonds if the price exceeds $150,000. An organized site visit is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST in Houlton, Maine. Prospective bidders must register for the site visit by 8:00 AM EST on the day of the event. Written questions must be submitted to Contracting Officer Royce Haughton by September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Final bid packages—consisting of an SF18 and a Technical Proposal—must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer no later than Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All offers must remain valid for 120 calendar days past the submission deadline.

This federal document is Davis-Bacon Act General Wage Decision Number ME20260006 (Modification 1, dated May 18, 2026). It establishes the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for building construction projects in Aroostook County, Maine. The determination specifies hourly rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications. Key rates include $40.00 (plus $24.71 fringes) for pipefitters, $33.65 (plus $26.27 fringes) for ornamental/reinforcing ironworkers, and $21.90 (plus $19.72 fringes) for industrial common laborers. Other listed trades include bricklayers, electricians, crane operators, carpenters, and truck drivers. Additionally, the document outlines federal contractor requirements under Executive Order 13706, which mandates providing up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage standards. It explains how to interpret union, survey, and state-adopted rate identifiers. Finally, it details the multi-step Wage Determination Appeals Process, providing contact information for the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and the Administrative Review Board for parties seeking rate clarifications, modifications, or appeals.

This General Services Administration (GSA) Scope of Work outlines the requirements for installing a new commercial inbound gate at the Department of Homeland Security's Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Houlton, Maine. The project addresses the need for a 24-foot-wide, dual-arm aluminum gate with a heated operation system designed to withstand harsh winter temperatures. Key deliverables include installing the heated gate with light-up octagonal arms, a pedestrian protection sensor, a hardwired operation switch inside the CBP officer booth, and a synchronized red/green traffic light mounted on the canopy column. The contractor is responsible for civil and electrical work, including prepping and pouring an 8-inch concrete pad with rebar, installing two non-K rated bollards, laying underground exterior-rated conduit connected to a backup-power electrical panel, and performing MDOT-approved asphalt patching and road striping. Project management requirements mandate weekly site visits, biweekly or weekly progress meetings coordinated through the GSA Project Manager, and the use of dedicated project management software for submittals and RFIs. All work must comply with GSA, CBP, MDOT, IBC, and NFPA standards. Additionally, the contractor must coordinate a safety plan, adhere to a strict submittal schedule within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed, and ensure all personnel undergo initial CBP security adjudication and escorts. A one-year warranty on materials, design, and workmanship is required post-acceptance.