Source: United States General Services Administration
April 24, 2023
BOSTON – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a contract for architectural and engineering services in support of the new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) at Calais Ferry Point, Maine.
Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, GSA awarded the $3,802,684 contract to Morphosis. Under this contract Morphosis will provide pre-design, concept, design development, construction documentation and construction procurement services.
This project 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.
“America’s land ports are vital to our economy and our security, with billions of dollars in goods and services crossing our borders each and every day,” said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan. “The investments created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are a historic opportunity to modernize our land ports in ways that will create good-paying jobs and strengthen supply chains, while enhancing safety and security.”
GSA’s goals for the new Calais Ferry Point LPOE include providing a long-lasting and durable port which is sustainable and climate resilient, with low maintenance and operating costs. The new port will also be highly functional and technologically efficient while respecting the historic nature of the current port. When completed, the LPOE will improve public and officer safety, and provide for the long-term, safe and efficient flow of current and projected traffic volumes.
The original facility at Calais Ferry Point was constructed in 1935 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to Region 1 Public Buildings Service Commissioner and Acting Regional Administrator Glenn C. Rotondo. He said, “We are excited for the opportunity to work with our federal partners and the economic prospects this project will bring to the region.”
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