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GSA Holds Design Build Bridging (DBB) Design & Construction Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference and Virtual Site Visit

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BOSTON – On October 14, the U.S. General Services Administration held a Design Build Bridging (DBB) design and construction pre-proposal conference and site visit for the new Madawaska Land Port of Entry (LPOE). Because of the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire event was held virtually.

The intent of the conference was to familiarize potential contractors and sub-contractors with the Design Build Bridging Solicitation released on October 1, 2020 and the scope of the project as well as the challenges the site poses.

“The release of this Solicitation, coupled with yesterday’s conference, marks a critical step forward in advancing this major undertaking,” said Christopher Averill, GSA Regional Administrator for New England. “As Madawaska and nearby Aroostook County towns have been designated Opportunity Zones, I am excited for the economic impact this project will bring to the region. GSA is committed to completing this new Land Port of Entry on time, on budget, and simultaneously with the new St. John River bridge for the benefit of the people of Maine.”

The LPOE project, happening concurrently with the International Bridge project, is intended to provide the residents of Madawaska, Maine; Edmundston, New Brunswick; and the entire region, a long-term, safe and efficient flow of current and projected traffic volumes, including the movement of goods and people between the neighboring communities.

Construction costs associated with the new port of entry are currently estimated to be approximately $30-50 million. The goal is to award the contract for construction in winter 2020/2021.

The project is a joint effort between state, local and federal agencies as well as Canadian officials, including Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The municipalities of Madawaska, Maine and Edmundston, New Brunswick are also key stakeholders.

Following the virtual conference, a networking matchmaker was held to connect small businesses and subcontractors with potential prime contractors.

Approximately 140 people attended both events.

Additional information on this project may be found at: gsa.gov/madawaskalpoe.
 

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Last updated: Jun 7, 2021
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