Stantec, a global leader in design and engineering, along with
design-build partners general contractor Hensel Phelps, and
architect Jones Studio, have been awarded a US$274.7 million
contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for a
new commercial inspection port along the Mexico border in Douglas,
Arizona. The port will increase capacity and facilitate lawful
trade and travel between the US and Mexico.
Stantec will provide transportation infrastructure, site/civil
engineering, utilities engineering, and surveying, as well as
architecture and sustainability consulting services on this major
port of entry project. Jones Studio will serve as the design
excellence architect.
As a critical infrastructure development project, the GSA is
receiving $180.3 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act (IIJA) funding and $92.2 million from the Inflation
Reduction Act (IRA). In addition, the project includes
subcontracting goals reflecting GSA’s commitment to creating more
opportunities for small businesses.
“Major commercial port of entries are vital infrastructure
projects that support freight and traveler movement as well as
local and cross-border economic growth,” said Gord Johnston,
president and CEO, Stantec. “This project is a great example of how
federal funding from IIJA and IRA is supporting critical
infrastructure projects across the US. We look forward to working
closely with our partners to efficiently design and deliver this
project.”
Two-port solution to alleviate congestionThe
Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE), which serves
the area, currently processes both commercial and noncommercial
vehicles. Located 5 miles away on just over 80 acres, the new
Douglas Commercial LPOE will increase truck-inspection capacity
from 1 usable lane to 4 new lanes and truck-inspection docks from
12 to 36. In addition to increasing inspection capacity, the port
will also be able to accommodate oversized mining equipment, which
the current RHC port cannot.
All commercial traffic will be shifting to the new Douglas
Commercial LPOE, so that the RHC LPOE can be dedicated to
noncommercial traffic such as passenger vehicles, buses, cyclists,
and pedestrians. Stantec is providing master planning services for
the expansion and modernization of the RHC LPOE.
“The new Douglas Land Port of Entry will significantly increase
our ability to inspect commercial vehicles and process goods more
efficiently, all while supporting economic growth in the region,”
said Troy A. Miller, Customs and Border Protection senior
official performing the duties of the commissioner. “This
project represents a critical investment in both the security of
our nation and the prosperity of our border communities. By
leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable design, we are
also building a smarter, more resilient port of entry for the
future.”
Meeting sustainability standardsThe port of
entry will help contribute to a federal building portfolio
targeting net zero emissions by 2045. The all-electric port will
meet the Federal Building Performance Standard and include
photovoltaic solar panels to generate clean renewable energy,
water-saving fixtures, energy-efficient building systems, and
low-embodied carbon construction materials such as concrete and
steel. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Buy
Clean Initiative, the project will prioritize the purchase of
asphalt, concrete, glass, and steel that entail lower levels of
greenhouse gas emissions.
Supporting infrastructure for the new Commercial Port of
EntryThe Douglas site needs roadway access and utility
connections. To address this, Stantec is providing various
infrastructure design and construction services to the Arizona
Department of Transportation, Cochise County, and the City of
Douglas. Services include road design to connect the port of entry
to Arizona State Highway 80 as well as extending potable water,
sanitary sewer, and broadband infrastructure.
Construction on the Douglas site is slated to begin in fall 2025
and finish by fall 2028.
Meeting the nation’s security needsStantec has
been providing services to the GSA Public Buildings Services for
more than 30 years, including the delivery of LPOE expansion and
modernization projects supporting the mission of the Department of
Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection. Stantec and
Hensel Phelps previously provided design-build services for Phase
1B and Phase 2 of the GSA's Land Port of Entry in San Ysidro,
California, the busiest land border crossing in the Western
Hemisphere. The $741 million, three-phase expansion project opened
in December 2019. Stantec is also supporting various other LPOE
projects along the Southern and Northern US borders.
Learn more about how Stantec is supporting the federal
government’s commitment to a secure and sustainable nation.
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the
world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more
unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering,
and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the
expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage
aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the
energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec,
community means everyone with an interest in the work that we
do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients
and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our
partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s
previously been done on critical issues like climate change,
digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and
infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and
strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community,
creativity, and client relationships to advance communities
everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking
statements regarding the initiatives and projects described above.
Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that
do not refer to historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking
statements are based on assumptions and subject to inherent risks
and uncertainties. There is a risk that the initiatives and
projects described above may be delayed, cancelled, suspended or
terminated. This could cause future results to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements made in this news release.
Except as may be required by law, Stantec undertakes no obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are provided herein for the purpose of
giving information about the initiatives and projects referred to
above and their expected impact. Readers are cautioned that such
information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
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