U.S. General Services Administration
Dunseith Land Port of Entry
The Dunseith LPOE Inspection Facility is one of five inspection facilities that stretch along the central portion of North Dakota. The port inspects privately owned vehicles, (POVs), commercial vehicles and buses. In 2020, 24,109 POVs, 24,814 commercial trucks primary inspections occurred at the port for the year.
The port was constructed in 1961 and operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, to inspect commercial and noncommercial traffic in Rolette County, North Dakota. The current facility needs to be upgraded to improve and support the operations of federal inspection agencies. The project would provide a new main port building, commercial and noncommercial primary and secondary inspection areas, outbound inspection, safety for livestock inspections, and improved queuing for International Peace Garden patrons. Building design would meet the operational needs of the federal agencies present and aim to architecturally connect with the local community, climate and geography.
LPOE details
Fact sheet: Dunseith Land Port of Entry Fact Sheet [PDF - 1 MB]
Address: 10947 US-281, Dunseith, ND 58329
Year constructed: 1961
Port size: 13,439 square feet
Budget: $70 million - 80 million
Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Current status
GSA awarded a $746,212 base contract plus options to Jacobs Technology, Inc. in July 2022. The option being exercised now is for construction management and commissioning services valued at $2.5 million. Jacobs will assist GSA in requirements development, acquisition, design reviews and construction management for the project. The proposed project will enhance public areas, augment administrative and staff support areas, and redesign support facilities and parking. The project would satisfy current and projected operational needs, address significant site constraints, and provide modern, efficient, technologically current, and secure facilities for travelers and LPOE staff.
Environmental review
Dunseith Final Environmental Assessment [PDF - 5 MB] and Dunseith Finding of No Significant Impact [PDF - 298 KB] were completed for the project in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Local updates
No current work is being done to the actual site at this time. The project will help improve traffic flow both through the border to Canada as well as the entrance to the International Peace Garden that is between the U.S. and Canadian border stations. This enhancement will increase border security while decreasing wait times for travelers.
Project news
The Dunseith LPOE project is in the design phase. News articles or press releases will be posted here.
Feb. 25, 2022
North Dakota Border Station to be Modernized Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Project timeline
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Owner project requirements and program development study
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Design/build award
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Construction start
Construction substantial completion
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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 North Dakota 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.