GSA awards Construction Manager contract for the Beebe Plain Land Port of Entry in Vermont

April 17, 2024

BOSTON – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a contract for construction management services in support of the Land Port of Entry project at Beebe Plain, Vermont.

Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, GSA awarded a $298,005 contract to Turner & Townsend Heery. Under this contract, Turner & Townsend Heery will provide Construction Manager as Advisor services to support the design phase and construction procurement for the Beebe Plain Land Port of Entry renovation and alteration project.

The new port will incorporate sustainability features that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the impact of buildings on the environment, and simultaneously increase the mission readiness of the federal government by increasing resilience to climate change.

GSA’s goals for the Beebe Plain port include providing a long-lasting and durable facility which is sustainable and climate resilient, with low maintenance and operating costs. 

The project will assist the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection carry out its mission at the international border crossing between Beebe Plain, Vermont, and Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. It will also improve economic, cultural, and familial connections. 

This announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda in growing the American economy from the bottom up and middle-out – from rebuilding our Nation’s infrastructure, to creating a manufacturing and innovation boom powered by good-paying jobs.

GSA held a community meeting on January 31, 2024, to discuss the proposed modernization and expansion project. The project is anticipated to be completed in Summer, 2026.

About GSA:  
GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing over $100 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.