THIS IS A SPECIAL NOTICE – FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to share with industry an upcoming Land Port of Entry project in Region 05, located in International Falls, Minnesota.
This special notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. Depending on market research and other influences, GSA anticipates issuing a solicitation for this project around Spring 2025.
This is not a request for offers or proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses and the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received as a result of this special notice.
Project Location:
International Falls, Land Port of Entry
2 Second Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
Project Description:
The anticipated project is a new land port of entry facility on the northern border in Minnesota. The proposed site is in International Falls, adjacent to an existing Land Port of Entry. This new project will be a gateway to our country and will transform an obsolete border facility into a state-of-the-art commercial port of entry, which will improve safety and security for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. It shall make a distinct architectural statement that is responsive to the efficient movement of trade and commerce, the security requirements of law enforcement agencies, and the welcoming of visitors and citizens to the United States of America. The intended delivery method is Design-Bid-Build with a lump sum firm-fixed price.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the current tenant, and the Department of Agriculture Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be joining CBP as new tenants at the new LPOE. The existing facility was constructed in 1993, and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Although the existing Land Port of Entry is only roughly 30 years old, it was designed and constructed several years before the creation of DHS which resulted in significant changes to the way business operations occur at the border. This project represents an opportunity to support the supply chain; International Falls has the highest traffic volume of any port in Minnesota. In 2021, the port facilitated over $12 billion worth of trade. By redesigning and expanding the port’s infrastructure, the port will be able to accommodate higher volumes of trade.
The project will achieve LEED Gold certification or higher. To achieve that sustainability goal, the project intends to specify energy efficient products/systems, use environmentally preferable products, protect and conserve water, enhance indoor air quality, and other scope elements that apply to various LEED credits. The newly designed port will increase vehicle and pedestrian processing efficiency and capacity; reduce traffic queues and delays in both directions; minimize conflict points among passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, trains, buses, and pedestrians; add a functional secondary inspection area for commercial vehicles; and accommodate safety, security, technology, and future demand. The site expansion will also provide area for additional customer tenant agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
For additional information, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/gsa-properties/land-ports-of-entry-and-the-bil/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-construction-project/minnesota
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Delivery Method
Design-Bid-Build
Scope Summary
The General Construction (GC) scope of work includes all labor and materials required to provide construction services for the International Falls Land Port of Entry project. The services requested of the GC shall cover a wide range of construction activities as defined below.
The GC shall be a member of the project team throughout construction and turnover/closeout stages. The GC selected for this project shall work in alignment with the GSA and GSA’s selected team, including the Architect and Engineer (A/E) firm and the Construction Manager as Agent (CMa). The services requested of the GC will cover a wide range of activities during construction and turnover/closeout stages, such as work phasing reviews, scheduling, coordinating the work of subcontractors, and general construction services. The GC shall be responsible for the administration of all construction and closeout stages.
The design for the project will conform to the Federal Building Design Standards, 2021 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service P-100, and other building codes and standards as applicable to this project. Design services will be accomplished through a separate contract, will be necessary to meet the functional requirements of prospective tenants, fulfill policy and regulatory criteria, and provide state of the art workplaces that help define interior design standards for the building. Designed solutions shall be consistent with the latest objectives of GSA, prospective tenants, and best practices in architectural planning and design.
The project is funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
