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This project will deliver a new land port complex to supplement the existing LPOE in Fort Fairfield, Maine. The current LPOE is obsolete and cannot accommodate modern inspection and border security technologies. The existing facility is undersized and outdated as it relates to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. When completed, the new LPOE will provide adequate operational space, reduced traffic congestion, and safe conditions for employees and travelers.
Address: 4 Boundary Line Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
Year constructed: 1934
Port size: 1.65 acres
Estimated budget:
Total: $34,700,000–$42,400,000
Primary tenants: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Architect-Engineering team submitted the Final Concept, which received approval from CBP and PBS leadership on 11/9/2026 following a comprehensive review of project requirements, design specifications, and adherence to all applicable codes and standards. This review also encompassed evaluations of sustainability objectives, site constraints, budget compliance, and risk factors. Upon approval, the project transitioned into the Design Development phase on 11/10/2026. During this phase, the team is responsible for developing detailed architectural drawings, advancing interior layouts, and coordinating all building systems—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural elements. Regular interdisciplinary meetings are held to address technical challenges, integrate feedback from key stakeholders, and ensure all user requirements are met. The team also prepares preliminary cost estimates, conducts constructability reviews, and initiates the identification of long-lead procurement items. The Design Development phase is scheduled for completion on 3/31/2027, after which the project will advance to the Construction Documents phase, where final plans and specifications will be prepared for bidding and construction.
In compliance with NEPA, GSA has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment, which examines potential environmental impacts from modernization and expansion of the Fort Fairfield Land Port of Entry. A public meeting to discuss the Draft Environmental Assessment took place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Fort Fairfield Middle High School Cafeteria (28 High School Drive, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742).
The final Environmental Assessment is currently scheduled to be published in late 2025.
Fort Fairfield Land Port of Entry Draft Environmental Assessment [PDF - 30 MB]
June 10, 2025 presentation on the Draft Environmental Assessment [PDF - 1 MB]
NEPA public scoping meeting‚ July 30, 2024: Poster part 1 [PDF - 1 MB] | Poster part 2 [PDF - 446 KB] | Handout [PDF - 244 KB]
September 15, 2025
GSA Awards Design Contract for New Fort Fairfield Land Port of Entry
June 3, 2025
GSA to Host a Public Meeting on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Land Port of Entry Project in Fort Fairfield, Maine
Sept. 19, 2024
GSA awards $8.6 million in contracts for architectural and engineering services for the Fort Fairfield and Limestone, Maine, Land Port of Entry projects
July 22, 2024
U.S. General Services Administration to host public scoping meeting for the Land Port of Entry project in Fort Fairfield, Maine
Nov. 20, 2023
GSA to hold industry days for Land Port of Entry projects in Maine on November 28 and 29 in Portland
| Planning | Design | Construction |
|---|---|---|
NEPA award | Award A/E award CMA award Final design concept | Construction start Substantial completion |
Upcoming solicitations will be forthcoming.
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.
This project will improve the 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.
U.S. General Services Administration