COBURN GORE TOWNSHIP — The U.S. General Services Administration announced Thursday that it has awarded a nearly $15.5 million contract to a New York company for architecture and engineering services for the modernization of the international border crossing between Maine and Canada.
Dattner Architects will provide concept, design development and construction documents, as well as construction administration support, Paul Hughes, regional public services officer for New England, wrote in a news release.
The port of entry is in an isolated setting along Route 27 about 20 miles northwest of Eustis in northern Franklin County. It was constructed in 1932, according to information on the GSA website. It includes a main building and two residences that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the website.
The multimillion dollar project will assist the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection to carry out its mission at the international border crossing between Coburn Gore and Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn, Quebec, according to the GSA.
The entire project is estimated to cost up to $95 million. GSA’s goals include providing a long-lasting and durable port which is sustainable and climate resilient, with low maintenance and operating costs, according to Hughes’ statement.
The facility “will strengthen supply chains, improve operational capabilities and facility infrastructure, spur economic growth, and bolster the country’s security,” according to a previous news statement.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $3.4 billion for GSA to build and modernize land ports of entry on the country’s northern and southern borders.
GSA officials held a second public meeting June 24 to gather more input on the project. The administration announced then that it is expanding its search for more property for the station.
In March, the administration awarded a nearly $1.5 million contract to Jacobs Technology Inc. of Tennessee for construction management services for the project.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Join the Conversation
We believe it’s important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It’s a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. Read more...
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
For those stories that we do enable discussion, our system may hold up comments pending the approval of a moderator for several reasons, including possible violation of our guidelines. As the Maine Trust’s digital team reviews these comments, we ask for patience.
Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday and limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve.
By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is found on our FAQs.
You can modify your screen name here.
Show less
Join the Conversation
Please sign into your Press Herald account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe. Questions? Please see our FAQs.