Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Concrete Blocks Barrier

Background
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to issue a firm fixed price sole source award to Thurston and Wong LLC (Aroosta-Cast) for the provision of concrete vehicle barriers. This contract aims to address urgent border security concerns at the Fort Fairfield Station, where there has been a significant increase in vehicle incursions, specifically a 250% rise from FY23 to FY24. The barriers are necessary to enhance national security by preventing unauthorized vehicle access across the U.S.-Canada border.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide, deliver, and place 238 'Jumbo Block' concrete vehicle barriers. The specifications include:
- Quantity: 238 blocks
- Type: Jumbo Block concrete barriers
- Placement: No more than 48 inches apart along approximately 0.57 miles (estimated 3010 feet) of the border area
- Cost per block: $260.48
- Total estimated cost for all blocks: $61,000.64

The work will be performed at specific GPS coordinates from approximately 46.65029 - 67.78863 (south end) to approximately 46.65855 - 67.78866 (north end). Warning signs stating 'Proceeding beyond this barrier means you will illegally enter the United States' will also be placed at prominent locations along the barrier.

Period of Performance
60 Days after receipt of order

Place of Performance
Curtis Road Site 78-98 Curtis Road, Easton, Maine