U.S. General Services Administration
Houlton Land Port of Entry, Maine
The project will repair and alter the existing campus buildings systems and site systems bringing them into compliance with the GSA P100. Building items in need of repair include building envelopes (roofs, windows, exterior wall panels, storefront systems), elevators, mechanical systems, plumbing systems and fire alarm upgrades. Site items in need of repair include water service lines, the site septic system and the replacement of underground fuel oil tanks.
LPOE details
Fact sheet: Houlton LPOE fact sheet [PDF - 204 KB]
Address: I-95, Houlton, ME 04730
Year constructed: 1985
Port size: 7.8 acres
Estimated Budget: $20–$30 million
Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
FDA
Current status
The Houlton BIL LPOE design was awarded to Marvel on June 2, 2023. Marvel has completed two site surveys and has identified additional building issues to investigate. Marvel is progressing through the pre-design and concept design phases of the contract and should be completed September 2024. GSA has received a proposal for Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) services and we are on track to award this contract on or before December 1, 2023
Environmental review
GSA is proceeding as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
Project news
Check out the latest Houlton, ME LPOE project news here, as it becomes available.
November 28, 2023
GSA awards Construction Manager as Advisor contract for new land port of entry
November 20, 2023
GSA to hold industry days for Land Port of Entry projects in Maine on November 28 and 29 in Portland
June 6, 2023
GSA awards $672,000 for pre-design services for Houlton, Maine, land port of entry upgrades
Feb. 28, 2023
GSA Awards Blanket Purchase Agreements for Construction Management and Consulting Services for Maine Land Port of Entry Projects
May 4, 2022
Maine Residents and Businesses to See Increased Project Activity at Land Ports of Entry as GSA Begins Complex Building/Modernization Process
Feb. 25, 2022
Five Border Stations in Maine to be Built, Modernized Under Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Project timeline
| Planning | Design | Construction |
|---|---|---|
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NEPA award |
Design award |
Construction award date Substantial completion |
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 Maine 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
We will fully modernize the port with a new administration building, new pedestrian processing lanes, new primary building, new passenger vehicle lanes, and new commercial vehicle inspection area. The project will help improve traffic flow and border security while decreasing wait times for travelers.