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

This document is Amendment 0004 for General Services Administration (GSA) Solicitation 47PB5126R0003, which covers Design-Build Services for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Project in El Paso, Texas. The amendment introduces several critical updates to the solicitation. First, it implements the Phase 2 BOTA DB Pricing Sheet (Revised 9/16/2026), requiring offerors to submit a PDF of the cover page to the Contracting Officer. The anticipated awardee must submit detailed pricing sheets for the base scope, bid options, allowances, and modifications within two weeks of notification. Additionally, the amendment incorporates Specification Section 01 21 00 (Allowances) into the requirements. This section details three specific To Be Determined (TBD) allowances: support and infrastructure for Art in Architecture (CLIN 0023), unforeseen utilities installation costs (CLIN 0024), and preparation and coordination for groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies (CLIN 0025). Furthermore, the amendment expands the base scope of requirements to include the protection, storage, and relocation of two historical artworks: the Lion Statue, which must be stored and relocated, and the Eagle Sculpture, which must be protected in place. Offerors must integrate these sculptures into their final concept designs and perform initial inspections. All offerors must formally acknowledge receipt of this amendment using Standard Form 30. The Phase 2 proposal submission deadline remains unchanged for October 15, 2026.

This document is Amendment 0003 for GSA Solicitation 47PB5126R0003, which covers Design-Build Services for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Project in El Paso, Texas. Issued by the GSA Public Buildings Service on August 12, 2026, the amendment modifies several key solicitation provisions and answers 49 pre-proposal questions from potential offerors. Key modifications to the solicitation include adding the GSA Room Data Sheet to the Scope of Work (SOW) Appendix, deleting the preliminary BOTA Project Schedule from the references (shifting responsibility for schedule development to the selected contractor), and updating the price form on the shared Google Drive. The amendment also notes that future revisions will clarify project "Allowances." The incorporated Q&A section clarifies several crucial project requirements: - Design-build teams are permitted to propose alternative site layouts and optimizations as long as they meet or exceed baseline performance standards. - Proposal submissions must strictly adhere to the 100-page limit for the Technical Proposal and the 50-page limit for the Design Concept, using an 8.5" x 11" format. - The Design Project Manager and the construction-phase Quality Control Coordinator are required attendees for the virtual oral presentations. - The contractor is fully responsible for site surveys, utility coordination, geotechnical investigations, and acquiring necessary permits, while CBP will handle incinerator permitting. - All commercial traffic will be permanently redirected away from the site once construction begins.

This federal solicitation document from the General Services Administration (GSA) outlines Phase 2 of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Design-Build Modernization Project at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in El Paso, Texas. The project carries an estimated design and construction cost range of $400,000,000 to $460,000,000. Key components of the solicitation include Amendment 0002, which incorporates the Phase 2 RFP documents, wage determinations, and instructions for accessing the BOTA LPOE Price Form on GSA's shared drive. Offerors must submit a detailed pricing proposal using the provided Price Form, which breaks costs down into Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for various base scope items and optional construction projects (such as a kennel building, additional inspection lanes, a trusted traveler building, and a narcotics vault). The evaluation process for this competitive acquisition utilizes both price and non-price factors. The non-price evaluation criteria are heavily weighted toward the Quality of Design Concept (45%), followed by Key Personnel Qualifications, Experience, and Past Performance (25%), Management and Technical Approach (25%), and Small Business Subcontracting (5%). GSA has established a national small business subcontracting goal of at least 25%. Additionally, Phase 2 features a two-step interview process consisting of initial virtual oral presentations to review preliminary concepts and final in-person oral presentations to discuss the submitted design. Unsuccessful Phase 2 offerors who submit complete proposals are eligible for a $240,000 stipend.