Truck Gate Complex

 

Issuing Authority: Seaboard Marine LLC (“SML”)
Project Title: Design, Engineering, and Construction of the Truck Gate Complex
Seaboard Marine Container Terminal – PortMiami

  1. Introduction

Seaboard Marine (“Owner”) invites qualified and experienced firms (“Proponents”) to submit proposals for the design, engineering, construction, testing, and commissioning of a new or upgraded Truck Gate Complex at an existing brownfield container terminal located at PortMiami.

The project is limited to the truck gate facilities and directly associated infrastructure. All work shall be executed while the terminal remains fully operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Proponents must demonstrate experience delivering complex infrastructure projects in live container terminal environments, including facilities regulated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

  1. Project Description

The Seaboard Marine container terminal has the following characteristics:

  • Continuous 24/7 operations
  • Approximately 86 acres
  • Annual throughput of approximately 650,000 TEU
  • Significant refrigerated (reefer) cargo operations
  • Regulated by CBP and other federal, state, and local agencies
  • Utilizes third-party Gate Operating System (GOS) and Terminal Operating System (TOS) platforms

Gate Capacity Requirements

The gate complex shall support, at a minimum:

  • 4 inbound truck lanes
  • 2 outbound truck lanes
  • 2 interchangeable lanes capable of inbound or outbound operation

The gate complex shall be designed as a multi-gate access system, with provisions for primary, secondary, and future access points.

  1. Project Objectives

The objectives of the project are to:

  • Maintain uninterrupted 24/7 gate operations
  • Improve truck throughput and reduce turn times
  • Support semi-automated and future automated gate processing
  • Ensure compliance with CBP and other regulatory agencies
  • Provide safe, efficient, and flexible truck flow
  • Integrate seamlessly with third-party GOS and TOS platforms
  • Improve resiliency through multiple gate access points
  1. Scope of Work

4.1 General Scope

The Proponent shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to deliver a fully operational gate complex, including:

  • Existing conditions assessment
  • Design and engineering
  • Permitting and agency coordination support
  • Brownfield demolition/removal and reconstruction
  • Civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and ICT works
  • Installation of gate equipment and infrastructure
  • Systems integration support
  • Testing, commissioning, and handover

4.2 Brownfield and Live Operations

The Proponent shall:

  • Maintain gate access throughout construction
  • Implement phased construction and cutover
  • Provide temporary traffic control and routing
  • Protect existing utilities and infrastructure
  • Coordinate activities with terminal operations and government agencies
  1. Gate Flow Design and Layout

5.1 Flow Design Requirements

The gate complex shall be designed to provide:

  • Clear separation of inbound, outbound, and interchangeable traffic
  • Minimal conflict points and crossing movements
  • Adequate pre-gate queuing without roadway spillback
  • Safe pedestrian and agency staff circulation
  • Flexible lane assignment based on operational demand

5.2 Inbound Truck Flow

Inbound processing shall include:

  1. Pre-gate queuing and staging
  2. Primary processing (OCR, kiosks, scales, GOS)
  3. Exception handling and secondary inspection
  4. Controlled release to the terminal

5.3 Outbound Truck Flow

Outbound processing shall include:

  1. Lane assignment and verification
  2. Primary processing and validation
  3. CBP or agency inspection as required
  4. Final clearance and exit

5.4 Interchangeable Lanes

Interchangeable lanes shall:

  • Be fully equipped for inbound or outbound operation
  • Include dynamic signage and lane control systems
  • Allow safe and rapid directional switching
  • Include documented operating procedures

5.5 Layout Deliverables

Proponents shall submit conceptual layouts showing:

  • Lane geometry and dimensions
  • OCR portals, kiosks, barriers, and scales
  • Inspection and secondary screening areas
  • Pre- and post-gate queuing
  • Lighting, signage, drainage, and safety features
  • Allowances for future expansion
  1. Multi-Gate Access Point Strategy

6.1 General Requirements

The Truck Gate Complex shall be designed as a multi-gate access system, consisting of a primary gate and one or more secondary, auxiliary, or future gate access points. Each access point shall function as part of an integrated gate system while allowing independent operation when required.

6.2 Objectives

The multi-gate strategy shall:

  • Improve traffic distribution and throughput
  • Increase operational resilience and redundancy
  • Support maintenance, incidents, or disruptions at individual gates
  • Allow segregation of specific transaction or truck types
  • Support future growth and operational changes

6.3 Gate Access Point Types

The Proponent shall define the role of each access point, which may include:

  • Primary Gate: Main truck processing facility
  • Secondary / Overflow Gate: Consist of Rail and Vehicle cargo, along with transferring of equipment
  • Dedicated or Conditional Gates: Gates configured for specific uses such as Seaboard trusted drivers or off-peak operations

6.4 Operational Integration

All gate access points shall:

  • Be fully integrated with the same GOS and TOS platforms
  • Use consistent transaction logic and data
  • Support centralized monitoring and control
  • Allow dynamic activation, deactivation, or reassignment

6.5 Traffic Management and Wayfinding

The Proponent shall provide:

  • Clear roadway geometry to each gate access point
  • Advance and dynamic signage directing trucks
  • Lane assignment logic based on demand and congestion
  • Measures to prevent queue spillback between access points

6.6 Security and Regulatory Compliance

Each gate access point shall:

  • Meet CBP, DHS, PortMiami, and terminal security requirements
  • Provide controlled access and surveillance
  • Support agency inspection activities as required
  • Allow selective agency staffing depending on gate function

6.7 Phasing and Future Expansion

The multi-gate design shall:

  • Support phased construction and commissioning
  • Allow future gate access points to be added with minimal disruption
  • Include allowances for future automation or regulatory changes

6.8 Multi-Gate Deliverables

Proponents shall submit:

  • Conceptual layouts showing all gate access points
  • Operational role and capacity of each access point
  • Traffic flow diagrams illustrating inter-gate routing
  • Phasing and cutover strategy
  • Risks and mitigation measures related to multi-gate operations
  1. Civil and Site Works

Civil works shall include:

  • Pavement reconstruction and reinforcement
  • Truck lane markings and signage
  • Stormwater and drainage improvements
  • Site lighting suitable for 24/7 operations
  • Safety barriers and traffic controls
  1. Gate Processing and Automation Infrastructure

(Hardware and software provided by third-party vendors)

The Proponent shall provide infrastructure to support:

  • OCR portals (container, chassis, license plate)
  • Driver self-service kiosks
  • Traffic signals and barriers
  • Weigh-in-motion or static scales
  • Exception and secondary inspection lanes
  1. Government Agency and Regulatory Facilities

The Proponent shall provide infrastructure to support:

  • Secure examination areas
  • Agency booths or offices
  • Secure circulation and parking for agency vehicles
  • Coordination with all applicable authorities
  1. Gate Support and Operations Building

10.1 Purpose

Design and construct a Gate Support and Operations Building to support 24/7 gate operations.

10.2 Required Functions

The building shall accommodate:

  • Gate clerks and attended processing
  • Gate supervision and administration
  • CBP and agency offices (if required)
  • Secondary inspection coordination
  • Security monitoring
  • IT and communications rooms
  • Driver issue resolution areas

10.3 Building Requirements

  • Continuous occupancy
  • Secure access-controlled zones
  • Separation of terminal, agency, and IT spaces
  • Redundant power and UPS
  • Allowance for future expansion
  1. Electrical, ICT, and Network Infrastructure
  • Redundant power feeds
  • UPS and backup power for critical systems
  • Fiber and copper communications to all lanes
  • Network segregation (GOS, TOS, security, agency)
  • Cybersecurity compliance with Owner and agency standards
  1. Systems Integration – GOS and TOS

The GOS and TOS will be provided by others. The Proponent shall:

  • Provide all physical and network infrastructure
  • Install and connect all gate devices (if required)
  • Support integration testing and commissioning (if required)
  • Participate in FAT, SAT, and go-live support (if required)
  1. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover
  • Lane-by-lane commissioning
  • Parallel operations during cutover
  • Peak-hour and stress testing
  • Lane reversal testing
  • Agency witness testing
  • Training, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation
  1. Performance Requirements

The completed gate complex shall meet or exceed:

  • Required truck throughput per lane
  • Truck turn-time targets
  • System availability for 24/7 operations
  • OCR accuracy requirements
  • Safety and regulatory compliance metrics
  1. Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals shall include:

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Gate Flow and Layout Approach
  3. Multi-Gate Access Strategy
  4. Brownfield Phasing and Traffic Management Plan
  5. Regulatory and CBP Compliance Approach
  6. GOS/TOS Integration Strategy
  7. Support Building Functional Program
  8. Project Schedule
  9. Risk Register
  10. Commercial Proposal
  11. Relevant Experience
  1. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Experience with 24/7 container terminal gates
  • Experience with CBP-regulated facilities
  • Brownfield and live-operations capability
  • Multi-gate design and operational approach
  • Technical integration capability
  • Schedule and risk management
  • Commercial competitiveness
  1. RFP Schedule and Communications
  • RFP Issue Date: February 3, 2026
  • Questions Due: February 16, 2026
  • Proposal Due: March 6, 2026

All communications should be directed to:

 

Paul Hydock

Director of Terminal Optimization

Paul.hydock@seaboardmarine.com

305-458-7761