How to bid on Highgate Springs Land Port construction for GSA

What GSA plans to build

The Public Buildings Service anticipates a competitive contract to build a new, expanded Land Port of Entry in Highgate Springs, Vermont. The project is intended to support increased commercial and personal vehicle traffic and provide modern border infrastructure.

GSA anticipates using a design-bid-build approach with a general contractor and a firm-fixed-price contract. The final construction scope and requirements will be provided in the solicitation. This notice is an advance announcement, not a solicitation or request for proposals.

Key dates and what happens next

Interested firms are asked to send a brief statement of qualifications, relevant project experience, and interest by October 30, 2026. The anticipated solicitation is expected on SAM.gov in November 2026; the schedule may change.

The October 30 deadline is for the requested statement of interest, not a construction bid. The notice does not provide proposal instructions or establish a contract award. Watch for the solicitation for the official requirements and submission deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit general contractors and construction firms with relevant experience delivering projects under a design-bid-build approach. Firms should be prepared to review the forthcoming solicitation for its specific requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract terms.

How to respond and find the solicitation

For this notice, send a brief statement of your qualifications, relevant project experience, and interest directly to the Point of Contact identified in the notice by October 30, 2026. The notice does not provide a specific submission format.

To access the opportunity, click “View original source” above. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. Monitor SAM.gov for the anticipated solicitation and its official instructions.

Prepare for the forthcoming competition

Keep your statement concise and specific: describe relevant completed work, your role, and experience that shows your firm can manage construction delivery. Use clear examples that are easy for the agency to assess.

Begin tracking the opportunity and organizing your project references, team information, and internal bid responsibilities. When the solicitation is released, follow its instructions and evaluation criteria closely; do not treat this notice as the final scope or as a request for a price.