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.

Aerial view of several low silver, white and tan buildings, with traffic check lanes, highways, parking lots, and grasses and forests around

LPOE details

Address: I-95, Houlton, ME 04730

Year constructed: 1985

Port size: 7.8 acres

Estimated budget:
Total: $34,700,000–$42,400,000
IIJA: $27,000,000–$33,000,000
IRA: $7,700,000–$9,400,000

Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
FDA

Current status

The Houlton IIJA LPOE design was awarded to Marvel on June 2, 2023. Marvel has completed two site surveys and has identified additional building issues to investigate. The project is a major repair and alteration of the main port building envelope and mechanical, electrical and life safety systems.

Final design concept submission review was completed on December 17, 2024. The next phases: Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration modifications for the A/E and CMa to be awarded.

Environmental review

Not required — repair and alter the existing main port building only.

Project news

Nov. 28, 2023
GSA awards Construction Manager as Advisor contract for new land port of entry

Nov. 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

Project timeline

Planning	Design	Construction
NEPA award Not required	Award Phase 1: June 2023 Phase 2: End of June 2025 Completion: Spring 2028	Start date Early 2026 Award date Summer 2025 Substantial completion Spring 2028

Planning

Design

Construction

NEPA award
Not required

Award
Phase 1: June 2023
Phase 2: End of June 2025
Completion: Spring 2028

Start date
Early 2026

Award date
Summer 2025

Substantial completion
Spring 2028

SAM.gov

Next solicitation opportunity is expected Summer 2024.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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.

Visit the Maine LPOE page for an overview of IIJA projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.

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.