U.S. General Services Administration
Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry, Vermont
The project will fully renovate the interior of the historic building to help meet the mission of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The renovations will include, but are not limited to, full interior renovation, updated mechanical, electrical and plumbing utilities. The exterior of the building will include minor site work, a new bullet rated officer inspection booth, mechanical lane gates and lane work to allow for increased efficiency of the inspection process as well as CBP officer safety. In addition, the project goal will be to design an all electric facility to include net zero ready.
LPOE details
Fact sheet: Alburg Spring LPOE fact sheet [PDF - 145 KB]
Address: 300 Alburg Springs Rd, Alburgh, VT 05440
Year constructed: 1937
Port size: 1 acre
Estimated Budget: $10–$20 million
Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Current status
The design of the renovations and alterations (R&A) project was recently awarded to Schwartz Silver Architects on October 19, 2023 to begin design services for the historic port of entry. The acquisition of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) contractor was awarded March 27, 2023 to WSP USA Solutions. The NEPA process is not anticipated to begin until spring of 2024.
Environmental review
The acquisition of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) contractor was awarded March 27, 2023 to WSP USA Solutions. The NEPA process is not anticipated to begin until spring of 2024.
Project timeline
| Planning | Design | Construction |
|---|---|---|
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NEPA award |
Design award |
Construction start Substantial completion |
Project news
Check out the latest project news below for the Alburg Springs LPOE project, as it becomes available.
October 23, 2023
GSA awards $1.3 million for architectural and engineering services for the Alburg Springs, Vermont, Land Port of Entry project
March 29, 2023
GSA Awards Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Contract for Work at Vermont Land Ports of Entry
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
We received $3.4 billion to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. The law provides funding for LPOE modernization projects that will create new good-paying jobs, bolster safety and security, and make our economy more resilient to supply chain challenges — all while serving as models for sustainability and innovation.
Visit the Vermont LPOE page for an overview of BIL projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.
Sustainability opportunities
We will increase energy and water efficiency (including renewable energy and fossil fuel free measures), adhere to sustainable design principles, and minimize climate risk liabilities above the minimum performance criteria in a manner that is life cycle cost-effective.
- Net-zero ready
- 80% fossil fuel-energy generated reduction
- Green Proving Ground technology
- LEED Gold/SITES Silver
- Whole-building embodied carbon reduction
Community impact
This project will improve conditions for economic, cultural and familial connections. The people who live along the border depend on this deep, cross-border community engagement, often crossing through the ports daily for jobs, mutual aid, and everyday life.