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Dunseith LPOE New Construction

Dunseith, North Dakota

Contract No. 47PJ0022F0359

Master Contract GS-00F-038CA

30% Owner's Project Requirements

Revision 00

December 05, 2022

GSA/CBP

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Owner’s Project Requirements

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Dunseith LPOE New Construction

Jacobs Project No: FDZF1900

Document Title: 30% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal

Revision:

Document Status:

For Review

Date: December 05, 2022

Client Name: GSA Rocky Mountain Region 8

Project Manager:

Author: Discipline Leads

Jacobs Technology, Inc.

600 William Northern Blvd

Tullahoma, TN 37388 www.jacobs.com

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Document history and status

Revision Date Description Author Checked Approved

03 Final Owners Project Requirements Submittal Discipline Leads

02 90% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal Discipline Leads

01 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal Discipline Leads

00 12/05/2022 30% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal Discipline Leads

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Acronyms and Abbreviations

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of Owner’s Project Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2 Dunseith Land Port of Entry Overview .................................................................................................................................. 1-3

2. Project Overview and Planning Considerations

2.1 Dunseith Land Port of Entry Background and Location ................................................................................................ 2-5

2.2 Cultural Background .................................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.3 Existing Facilities / Disposition ................................................................................................................................................ 2-7

2.4 Site Considerations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.5 Current Deficiencies ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.6 Current Constraints: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.7 Scope of the Owner’s Project Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.8 New Facility Goals ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.9 Project Objectives: ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2-4

3. Owner’s Requirements

3.1 Program Summary ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2 Program Assumptions ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-5

3.3 Program Codes, References and Standards ....................................................................................................................... 3-6

3.4 Program Implementation Strategy ........................................................................................................................................ 3-6

4. System Narratives

4.1 Site / Civil ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-12

4.2 Architectural ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4-18

4.3 Mechanical and Plumbing ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-22

4.4 Electrical/Telecommunications/Audio-Visual ............................................................................................................... 4-26

4.5 Structural ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-29

4.6 Fire Protection ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4-31

4.7 Sustainable Design .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-38

5. Appendixes 5-1

Appendix A. Submittals, Division 0 and 1 Appendix B. NEPA Report Appendix C. Geotechnical/Structural Report Appendix D. HAZMAT Survey Appendix E. Preliminary Siting Development Appendix F. Preliminary Building Planning/Adjacencies Appendix G. Preliminary Building Development Appendix H. Room Data Sheets Appendix I. LEED v4 BD+C New Construction Checklist

Appendix K. Conference Minutes/Project Correspondence

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Acronyms and Abbreviations

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ABAAS Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards

ACM Asbestos Containing Materials

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

ANSI American National Standards Institute

APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA)

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials International

AWS American Welding Society

BAS Building Automation System

CBP Customs and Border Protection (DHS)

CMU concrete masonry unit

DB Design-Build

EA Environmental Assessment

EHS Environmental Health Section (State of ND)

EISA Energy Independence and Security Act

ESA Endangered Species Act

FF&E Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

FPE Fire Protection Engineer

FPS Fire Protection System

FY Fiscal Year

GOV Government-owned Vehicle

GSA General Services Administration (U.S.)

GSF Gross Square Feet

GWP Global Warming Potential

HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

IBC International Building Code

ICC International Code Council

IT Information Technology

Jacobs Jacobs Technology, Inc.

LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

LPOE Land Port of Entry

NFPA National Fire Protection Agency

NCECI North Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

ND North Dakota

NDDEQ North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality

NDDOT North Dakota Department of Transportation

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act

NETR National Environmental Title Research

NII Non-intrusive Inspection

NRCS National Resources Conservation Service (USDA)

NREL National Renewable Energy Lab (U.S. Department of Energy)

NRHP National Register of Historic Places

NWI National Wetland Inventory (USFWS)

OPR Owner’s Project Requirements

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. United States

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of Owner’s Project Requirements

The purpose of this Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) is to establish project scope for a new, modernized Land

Port of Entry (LPOE) north of Dunseith, North Dakota to replace an aging and deficient facility originally constructed in 1961. This current OPR process, initiated by GSA in 2022, follows earlier Feasibility Studies which were completed by other consultants in 2009 and 2019. While those documents provide beneficial data about existing site and building infrastructure and operations, many of the program assumptions for CBP and APHIS have since changed. This OPR document outlines the current functional, operational, security and environmental requirements for both site and buildings as established in meetings with the Government and its designated

Stakeholders. This report is intended to provide sufficient guidance for GSA to solicit bids from design-Build

(DB) teams during a subsequent Design Phase. Guidance provided within includes information on program goals and objectives, site infrastructure and transportation needs, building programmatic space requirements and adjacencies, building envelope and engineering systems, anticipated construction phasing, as well as energy and environmental considerations.

1.2 Dunseith Land Port of Entry Overview

The Dunseith LPOE Inspection Facility is located in Rolette County, North Dakota, approximately 13 miles north of the town of Dunseith along U.S Route 281. It is one of five border inspection facilities stretching along the central portion of North Dakota. The facility operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, performing inspections of all inbound commercial and noncommercial traffic from Canada as well as scheduled inspections of outbound traffic headed into Canada.

The original site was developed in 1961 and has experienced only minor modifications in the years since. Site structures currently include the original Main Building and concurrent adjacent residential structures, an attached

Secondary Inspection Garage constructed in 2007 and an APHIS trailer moved to the west side of Route 281 just south of the LPOE in 2020. The site contains substantial paved areas for vehicle queuing and inspection, a gravel parking area for visitors and employees, a septic field along the west property boundary and a wooden stair structure leading to the adjacent International Peace Garden Airport located to the east.

A number of Government agencies have operated at the site over the years. Currently the site houses staff from

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Animal Plant and Health

Inspection Service (APHIS). Additional stakeholders involved in the planning of the new facility include representatives from the adjacent International Peace Garden (established in 1932) and the Turtle Mountain

Band of Chippewa Indians from the Turtle Mountain Reservation in nearby Belcourt, North Dakota.

Dunseith LPOE Vicinity Map

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Dunseith LPOE Aerial Location

Dunseith LPOE Facilities Map

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2. Project Overview and Planning Considerations

2.1 Dunseith Land Port of Entry Background and Location

Developed as an LPOE in 1961, the current facility intersects U.S Route 281 and is bounded by Canada on the north and the International Peace Garden and its 2,239 acres of recreational land immediately to the west. The land to the east is owned by the State of North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, which operates the International

Peace Garden Airport. The airport consists of a runway and parking apron, however there are no buildings or structures and is only operated during daylight hours. The parcels of land directly south of the LPOE consist of a duty-free shop and several privately owned properties. The land located further beyond the port is primarily a mixture of open farmland and wooded areas containing scattered residential properties. There are numerous existing constraints for redevelopment of the site, both manmade and natural in origin. Existing building structures that must be maintained for operational use during construction of the new facility limit the area of available land for new structures and inhibit desired changes to vehicle queuing and circulation. Existing site constraints include a lack of utility infrastructure, limited site drainage options, steep slopes on the eastern side of the property and impediments to land acquisition needed to provide adequate area for new structures and improved traffic flow. A NEPA analysis is currently underway to identify and validate all natural constraints on the site. Refer to Appendix B for additional information.

2.2 Cultural Background

2.2.1 Resources:

The 2019 Feasibility Study conducted by Parsons contains the following passage regarding cultural resources within the Dunseith LPOE boundary:

“An archaeological surface survey using systematic pedestrian transects was conducted in 2004 (Greiser et al.

2007). The majority of the DNS LPOE has been disturbed by construction and landscaping; no archaeological artifacts or features were identified (Greiser et al. 2007). Because the archaeological sensitivity is low due to the location and previous impacts from construction, no further archaeological investigations were recommended within the DNS LPOE boundary (Greiser et al. 2007).”

In addition, the 2019 report included the following passage regarding cultural resources in areas adjacent to the

Dunseith LPOE boundary:

“During the architectural survey conducted in 2007, no historic-age (pre-1960) resources were identified adjacent to the DNS LPOE (Belfast et al. 2007).”

2.2.2 Historic Designation:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

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International Peace Garden

International Peace Garden

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2.3 Existing Facilities / Disposition

The Dunseith LPOE consists of the following five structures described below:

2.3.1 Main Building and Primary Inspection Canopy:

The Main Building is comprised of a single story at grade plus partial basement. The building is approximately Y’ x Y’, with a site footprint of approximately X SF. It consists of wood framed floor, wall and pitched roof construction with exterior vinyl, wood and brick veneer siding and metal roof. Exterior windows and doors utilize aluminum storefront systems. It was originally opened in 1961 and renovated in 1974. A steel framed canopy is attached to the building’s west side and covers two lanes of inbound traffic from Canada. The building and canopy will be maintained for full operation by CBP Staff for the duration of construction of the new LPOE facility and demolished once the new facility is in use. Due to the age of its construction, it is likely that hazardous materials such as asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lead based paint are present in building components and/or equipment. Material testing will be required to determine the proper method of demolition and disposal to comply with all regulatory requirements.

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2.3.2 Secondary Inspection Garage:

The Secondary Inspection Garage is a single story, high-bay metal building located immediately south of the Main Building and constructed in 2007. It provides enclosed space for both commercial and non-commercial secondary inspection. The building is approximately Y’ x Y’, with a site footprint of approximately X SF. It consists of steel columns and framing with insulated exterior corrugated metal siding and insulated metal roofing. The building has a single large overhead rollup door on its south wall.

Use of this building during the period of new LPOE construction is yet to be determined and will be based upon how far south the new buildings are located on the site.

2.3.3 APHIS Trailer:

The APHIS building is a prefabricated modular trailer that was recently moved from the east side of the site to the west side of Route 281 to improve facility operation and staff safety. The trailer is located south of the LPOE buildings and has a large are of new concrete paving to allow for inspection of parked trucks. The current APHIS trailer is approximately

500 SF in area, temporary in nature and will be removed from the site after completion of new permanent facilities. Its final disposition by the

Government has not been determined. Full use of this facility during the period of new LPOE construction may be a project requirement but needs further investigation

2.3.4 GSA Storage Building:

The GSA Storage building is a single-story residential style wood frame building. It has exterior wood siding and an asphalt shingle roof and does not have mechanical systems for heating or cooling.

The building has an attached residential single car garage which is currently being used by GSA staff to store site maintenance equipment. The building is located east of the Main Building and will be demolished and removed from the site to allow for construction of the new LPOE facility. It is unknown if the building contains hazardous materials and material testing will be required to determine the proper method of demolition and disposal to comply with all regulatory requirements.

2.3.5 GSA Maintenance Building:

The GSA Maintenance Building is a single-story residential style wood frame building constructed in the late 60’s. It has bare concrete floors, exterior wood siding and a cedar shake roof. The building is currently being used for general storage and has an attached residential single car garage which GSA staff use as a maintenance shop area. The building is located south and east of the Main Building and will be demolished and removed from the site to allow for construction of the new LPOE facility. It is unknown if the building contains hazardous materials and material testing will be required to determine the proper method of demolition and disposal to comply with all regulatory requirements.

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2.4 Site Considerations

2.4.1 Site Area:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.2 Surrounding Land Uses:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.3 Site Topography:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.4 Site Grading and Drainage:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.5 Site Utilities:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.6 Site Circulation:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.7 Site Paving:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.8 Transportation:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.4.9 Environmental:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.5 Current Deficiencies

2.5.1 Operational Deficiencies:

2.5.1.1 Traffic:

With only two current Primary Inspection lanes, congestion at peak periods currently causes inbound commercial trucks to back up into Canada while waiting to be processed.

Secondary inspections of both commercial and non-commercial traffic takes place within the path of cleared traffic exiting the port due to inadequate facility capacity and poses dangerous conditions for CBP staff.

Current location of the Secondary Inspection Garage is problematic requires commercial trucks to back up within the path of vehicles that have been cleared to exit the port.

Current APHIS location is too close to inbound Primary Inspection and does not provide adequate truck queuing, inspection area and staging.

Proximity of the 1961 Main Building and Primary Inspection Booths to the International Peace Garden entrance does not provide adequate queuing distances at peak periods and does not meet current CBP standards.

Non-commercial traffic (POV’s) exiting the International Peace Garden overload the Primary Inspection function, causing traffic backups and dangerous conditions at that intersection due to crossing traffic.

2.5.1.2 Inspection:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.5.1.3 Facilities:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

2.6 Current Constraints:

2.6.1 Topography & Site Grading:

The site is constrained by the International Peace Gardens on the west and on the southwest and an airport landing strip located on the east of the existing LPOE. Overall, the site slopes downward to the north and to the west. The low point of the site is on the southwest corner of the site.

International Peace Garden (IPG): The entrance is located on the north end of the site and creates traffic issues at the intersection with the border between the USA and Canada. A smart right channelized turn would help alleviate the confusion created at the intersection and improvement would lessen number of EB returning visitors using the NB outbound lanes to re-enter the USA. An event gate could be used to help alleviate the heavy traffic volumes experience at IPG events by allowing returning traffic to enter the CBP inbound queue at the intersection without crossing the inbound traffic lanes.

Airport: The CBP is required to access the airport for all flights. Airport traffic is required to access the CBP building and the IPG

Here is a longitudinal section of the existing site showing the Duty-Free Shop on the left and the Canadian

Border on the right. The current site has an average slope of -1.5% between the Duty-Free building and the existing secondary inspection building:

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Here is a traverse section of the existing site showing the International Peace Garden on the left and the airport on the right. The existing airport landing strip is approximately 30’ higher than the ground at the existing LPOE:

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2.7 Scope of the Owner’s Project Requirements

Scope of the Owner’s Project Requirements

This current LPOE was designed six decades ago to provide simple trade and travel facilitation and is inadequate for today’s national security mission, expanded trade and travel volumes, changing technologies and safe operation by staff. The Government has directed that a new facility capable of supporting the long-term operational mission shall be constructed to state-of-the-art standards, incorporating the latest technologies for staff safety, vehicle throughput, and energy and environmental responsibility. To that end, CBP and GSA requested $2.9B in the 2021 American Jobs Plan legislation for LPOE project. Approximately $78M was requested for the redevelopment of the Dunseith LPOE. As envisioned, the project will include design and construction of all new buildings and ancillary structures, new infrastructure build-out, modifications to existing highway ROW and access roads to alleviate site congestion, and complete removal of outdated existing facilities.

2.8 New Facility Goals

The primary objective of this project is to construct new, modern facilities for CBP and APHIS to enable them to meet current and forecasted mission needs and in accordance with the LPOE 2018 Design Standard and 2021

PBS P-100 baseline.

Improvements at ports of entry will increase processing capacity and enhance security and facilitate trade and travel volumes to the United States. Specifically, investments in modernizing infrastructure enable the CBP to expand new drive-through technologies to rapidly facilitate trade through the ports and into the commerce of the United States. These investments will put CBP in a better position to detect high-risk activity through intelligence, targeting, and risk analysis; deter non-compliance with trade laws; and disrupt fraudulent behavior through punitive and compensatory actions and suspension and debarment. Updated facilities allow for market expansion by removing barriers of entry into the U.S. economy while also combatting unsafe products, Intellectual Property Rights violations, and other predatory trade practices.

2.9 Project Objectives:

New facility and port of entry is expected to meet CBP’s projected needs until 2056.

Port will upgrade all components per the LPOE Design Guide, most current edition.

Achieve utility independence.

Provide more accessible facilities for US citizens and international visitors.

Entice new recruits for competitive hiring efforts.

Develop a commercial processing facility that will accommodate the efficient processing of agriculture and commercial goods (FS 2018/2019 requirements nor budget account for a permanent APHIS VS inspection facility).

Provide safe inspection conditions for CBP agents and USDA livestock inspection personnel.

Meet outlay expectations issued by PBS (50% by FY26 and 100% by FY29) in project delivery timeline.

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3. Owner’s Requirements

3.1 Program Summary

The functional program for the Dunseith LPOE includes building and site improvements for three Government agencies currently operating at the site: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Animal Plant and Health

Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA),

3.1.1 Customs and Border Protection:

Operations narrative to be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

3.1.2 Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service:

Operations narrative to be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

3.1.3 GSA:

Operations narrative to be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

3.2 Program Assumptions

This program assumes the following baseline project criteria:

The LPOE will not use any existing site structure. The location of buildings, roadways, site equipment, site access, etc. will be located to provide an efficient site that accommodates the tenants’ requirements.

3.2.1 Operations:

The LOPE must remain operational 24-7 during all phases of the project including construction.

3.2.2 Space Requirements:

The programmatic space requirements and adjacencies for the LPOE facility shall initiate from the CBP’s Small

Port Prototype with customization specific to location and needs as established in consultation with CBP and

GSA.

The programmatic space requirements for APHIS shall initiate from the document “USDA, APHIS, VS

Requirements for Border Station – Dunseith, ND, revised 5/18/2022” with customization specific to location and needs as established in consultation with USDA/APHIS and GSA.

3.2.3 Phasing:

Phasing is a key program element of the project due to the limited periods of construction for northern locations.

Construction at this location is generally limited to 6 months (May – October) due to the frequency of adverse weather conditions in other months. Phasing diagrams will be developed once building sizes and locations have been further investigated.

3.2.4 Land Acquisition:

Land acquisition will be required to achieve the Government’s goal of all new facilities and improved vehicle queuing distances while maintaining operations within the current facility. The extent of land to be acquired requires further investigation.

3.2.5 Sustainability / Energy Reduction:

The project’s minimum baseline target for development is LEED v4 for BD+C New Construction Gold Certification with a goal of Platinum, and baseline of Department of Energy (DOE) NetZero Energy Ready with a goal of

NetZero.

3.2.6 GSA Design Excellence:

To be developed in the 60% Owner’s Project Requirements Submittal.

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3.2.7 Art in Architecture

The Federal Government and GSA have a policy of incorporating fine art into the design of new Federal buildings and in major repair and alterations of existing Federal buildings. Half of 1 (0.5) percent of the estimated construction cost is reserved for commissioning work by living artists. These works are acquired through a commissioning process that involves public participation by art professionals, representatives of the community, and the architect of the building. Art and architecture should complement one another; to that end, cooperation between artists and the building designers is strongly encouraged.

3.2.8 Miscellaneous:

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) procurement is outside this project’s scope and will be handled through a separate program administered by GSA. DB team shall coordinate design with GSA.

3.3 Program Codes, References and Standards

3.3.1 Project Code List

ICC International Codes 2018

NFPA Life Safety Code

NFPA National Electrical Code

The Energy Conservation ASHRAE 90.1

P-100

Public Buildings Amendments Of 1988, 40 U.S.C. 3312

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

EO 14008 Tackling The Climate Crises At Home And Abroad

EO 13990 Protecting Public Health And The Environment And Restoring Science To Tackle The Climate Crisis

Energy Act Of 2020

Energy Independence And Security Act Of 2007 (EISA 2007)

Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (EPACT 2005)

Guiding Principles For Sustainable Federal Buildings (Guiding Principles)

Farm Security And Rural Investment Act Of 2002 (FSRIA)

Resource Conservation And Recovery Act Of 1976 (RCRA)

The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS)

Occupational Safety And Health Regulations

Randolph-Sheppard Act

Buy American Act

Interagency Security Committee Risk Management Process For Federal Facilities

United States Land Port Of Entry Design Guide

Design Guide For Operational Excellence

GSA Commissioning Guide

3.3.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction

3.4 Program Implementation Strategy

3.4.1 Building Demolition and Abatement

A hazmat survey will be conducted in Spring 2023. Any buildings requiring demolition will be inspected for hazardous material by a licensed inspector. Asbestos found will be properly abated as required by Federal and local law. Best work practices will be enforced to protect workers and the public from exposure. Cleaning and decontamination of areas to be demolished will need to be performed before abatement or demolition can begin.

Any existing underground utility services that will not be used will be disconnected, and either plugged and abandoned or removed. The existing abandoned underground water storage tanks located on the northeast side of the site will also be removed.

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3.4.2 Phasing Plan

The existing Dunseith Border Station must remain in operation throughout the construction process until the new

Border Station is operational, requiring construction to be phased. Below, is a summary of the phasing solution:

PHASE I

To be developed during 90% Owner’s Program of requirement Submittal

PHASE II

To be developed during 90% Owner’s Program of requirement Submittal

PHASE III

To be developed during 90% Owner’s Program of requirement Submittal

3.4.3 Implementation Plan

Local governments and organizations must follow a series of steps in the process of expanding or modernizing

LPOEs to meet increasing demands for border-crossing capacity. For the most successful LPOE projects, once a need has been identified, regional representatives of U.S. Federal, State, and local agencies form partnerships to evaluate project proposals. They gather information to substantiate and document the project need; assess economic benefits and environmental impacts of potential projects; and work with Federal, State, and local counterparts to coordinate planning efforts. In addition, the required permissions for the project need to be secured, property must be acquired, funding responsibilities determined, financing strategies outlined, and financing obtained. The following sections describe the required process for implementing development.

3.4.4 Planning and Development Process

Agency partnerships needed: The Federal Highway Administration, State of North Dakota, Department of

Transportation, and local government and agencies have formed partnerships that can sustain the process toward expanding the LPOE. These partnerships must be continued.

Finalize site: The program identified the need to expand and modernize the LPOE. The configuration, overall size, and location of the site will be further refined during the PDS process.

Perform preliminary engineering and environmental work: This step supports the choice to expand the port and construct additional facilities, making sure the site meets the requirements for a LPOE.

Secure agreement with Canadian counterparts: The planning and development occurring on the U.S. side of the border must be matched by Canadian efforts, so partnerships must be sustained, and agreements must be established.

3.4.5 Presidential Permit

A Presidential Permit provides executive permission as required by law for the construction and maintenance of facilities connecting the U.S.-Canadian border. A Presidential Permit application needs to be developed and submitted.

Executive Order (E.O.) 11423 (August 16, 1968) specifies that the proper conduct of the foreign relations of the

United States requires that executive permission be obtained for the construction and maintenance at the borders of the United States of facilities connecting the United States with a foreign country. By virtue of E.O.

11423, as amended by E.O. 13337 (April 30, 2004), the President has delegated to the U.S. Department of State

(DOS) the authority to receive applications for, and to approve and issue, Presidential Permits for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of certain facilities at the borders of the United States with

Canada and Mexico. Pursuant to section 3(b) of E.O. 13337, subsection 2(b) of E.O. 11423, and DOS Notice of

Interpretation (Public Notice 5149), 70 Fed. Reg. 45,748 (2005), DOS determined that this authority applied to all new border crossings and to all substantial modifications of existing border crossings of the international border.

Applying for Presidential Permits for Border Crossing Facilities, describes the application process for Presidential

Permits for the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of facilities on the U.S.-Canadian border. It is intended to help permit applicants understand the permit process and does not constitute an exhaustive review of all steps that must be taken from concept development through construction of a cross-border facility.

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Permitting, construction, and completion of any project on the U.S.-Canadian border requires close coordination and planning with the Government of Canada, as well as with sponsors and Federal, State, and local authorities in both countries.

3.4.6 Project Categories and Notification

As described in Interpretative Guidance that it published in the Federal Register on February 23, 2007 (72 Fed.

Reg. 8245), the Department has identified three categories of non-pipeline projects for purpose of determining whether a new or amended Presidential permit is required. These categories are based on the magnitude and complexity of the proposed changes at the border.

Red (both notification to the Department of the change and new or amended Presidential permit are required):

all new border crossings; and (2) proposed changes that would substantially modify an existing border crossing.

Yellow (notification to the Department of the change is required and a Presidential permit may be required): modification of a border crossing that may have a material effect on Canadian or Mexican government operations in their respective country. The sponsor must notify the Department of its plans.

The Department will promptly decide if a Presidential permit is required.

Green (neither Department notification nor Presidential permit is required): changes that are not expected to have a material effect on Canadian or Mexican government operations in their respective country and are not substantial modifications to the border crossing.

Based on the categories above and as detailed in the Interpretative Guidance on Executive Order 11423 (see appendices of this report) the Dunseith LPOE Inspection Facility modifications falls under Yellow, requiring notification to the Department of State, and a new or amended Presidential Permit based on the following project impacts:

A change in the physical capacity of the border crossing, especially permanent modifications to the border crossing itself (e.g., modification of a bridge, road access, or tunnel; expansion or reduction of traffic lanes).

A change in the physical capacity of an LPOE inspection facility, permanent expansion or reduction in the number of entry or exit booths or traffic lanes or other change that has a permanent effect on cross-border traffic flow (including vehicular wait times at an LPOE inspection facility).

An expansion of roadway infrastructure, or other form of increased traffic capacity within the three-meter boundary but beyond that portion of the existing right-of-way or footprint of an LPOE inspection facility.

Major construction work having a short-term effect on traffic flow, including closure of traffic lanes for periods greater than one month, or closure of an entire LPOE inspection facility during regular operating hours for any amount of time.

3.4.7 Property Acquisition and Lease

The properties likely to be recommended for acquisition and lease are shown in figure xx and include:

To be developed during the 60% Owners Program of requirement submittal

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3.4.8 Project Timeline

Preliminary Prospectus Approval Milestones

Approval of the general prospectus involves GSA, OMB, and Congress. Preliminary milestones for the modernization of the existing Dunseith LPOE Inspection Facility include:

Dunseith LPOE Inspection Facility Milestones

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M a y

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30% OPR - DB interest package 12/5

100% OPR - DB Acquisition 5/15

DB Award 6/13

DB Design with reviews

Construction Start 11/25

Substantial Completion 11/29

3.4.9 Project Delivery Method

The delivery method for the Dunseith LPOE Inspection Facility is the Design-Build method. The Design-Build

(DB) procurement method is preferred for several reasons, mainly budget and time. Design-Build offers one schedule for both design and construction, avoiding the often lengthy delays of the traditional “start and stop” of the Design-Bid-Build method.

Design-Build allows the owner to hire an integrated team to design and construct the project to the owner’s requirements and schedule. DB will enable competitive pricing because contractors can plan to use local suppliers, vendors, and labor to the greatest extent possible, and also allows the contractor flexibility to meet the performance requirements of the project. This flexibility will help maintain the project budget. Design-Bid-Build, in contrast, limits the contractor’s flexibility and drives up costs unnecessarily. Financial planning is also simpler with DB ; it requires funding for one project cost, rather than a several-step plan to get funding approved through requests for plan, program, design, and construction.

The main difference between the two methods is schedule. Schedule performance is always better on DB projects in all cost categories. Design-Build projects better allow for overlaps in the design-procurement-construction sequence, thereby shortening overall performance time (design award through substantial completion). In addition, change and rework performance tends to be better for DB projects in all cost categories. The greater use of pre- project planning and change management by DB projects may account for this difference.

3.4.10 Cost Estimate Summaries

The Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has prepared a document titled P-120 Project Estimating Requirements for the Public Buildings Service, dated January 2007, which

GSA – Dunseith Land Port of Entry - Owner’s Project Requirements 3-10 presents and defines the required cost-estimating practices and standards. At the Feasibility and Program

Development Study phases, a “Uniformat Level” estimating process is used. This format follows a “systems” approach, which uses a hierarchical structure of cost elements. The cost estimate was prepared in a Uniformat III, per GSA requirements and guidelines.

Explanation of Uniformat Cost Estimate

The Uniformat cost estimate will be developed according to GSA P-120. and historical costs for construction in the Dunseith, ND area. The following paragraphs detail areas of note within the Uniformat estimate.

General – The project is to include demolition of the existing facility buildings, primary and secondary inspection facilities, existing secondary support buildings, storage, parking, and roadways. Acquisition of new property to the southeast is included. The project constructs a total of xxx gsf of space, consisting of a one story, concrete frame main building with both inbound and outbound inspection booths, enclosed noncommercial secondary inspection, and an attached enclosed government parking garage. Other facilities on site include commercial secondary inspection, de-vanning, enclosed non-intrusive inspection, visitor parking, employee parking and an impound lot, Substructure – based on input from the planning team and historical construction for the Dunseith, ND location, the new buildings are assumed to be conventional footing. A structural engineer will specify foundation requirements at the design stage.

Shell – Cost in this section includes floor, exterior wall, window, door, and roof construction a standard 4-inch slab on grade for the flooring of the building, mechanical equipment pads, exterior walls, bullet-resistant glass windows, doors, and roof coverings. The roof covering is a normal roof membrane. Approximately 400

GSF of the roof was assumed to be covered by skylights. Exterior canopies are also included in this section.

Interiors – Costs in this section include interior partitions and doors, walls, floor, and ceiling finishes.

Services – Costs in this section include Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures including lighting, fire protection.

Equipment and Furnishings – Costs in this section include vehicular equipment, booth equipment, a bullet trap for the firing range, and both fixed and moveable furnishing.

Special Construction and Demolition – Costs in this section includes demolition costs and hauling.

Building Sitework – Costs in this section includes trenching associated with utilities and grading for the new facility is included, cost for new parking lots and roadways, sidewalks, ramps, and outdoor stairs. Septic tanks, landscaping, drainage fields and geothermal systems are included in the building site work. Also, cost for excavating organic and suspect soils, and stabilization for the sub-base for paved areas are included in the square foot cost of pavement.

Location Based Escalation Allowance

The construction cost estimate will be based on current local wage rates and includes a mark-up to include market conditions pertaining to the Dunseith, ND area which is considered a severe location due to remoteness.

Increase to Overall Project Cost

There are no significant cost increases added to the Uniformat III cost estimate due to any program changes or site conditions.

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3.4.11 Estimated Construction Costs

To be developed during the 60% Owners Program of requirement submittal

3.4.12 Professional Services

To be developed during the 60% Owners Program of requirement submittal

3.4.13 Estimated Reimbursable Costs

The design A/E is encouraged to coordinate with GSA Portfolio Management to identify what, if any, construction costs are to be paid for by others.

3.4.14 Tenant Improvement Costs

GSA is the owner and CBP, FWS, and APHIS VS will occupy this facility and therefore tenant costs are applicable.

The tenant improvements cost will be developed as part of the PDS phase of this project.

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4. System Narratives

4.1 Site / Civil

Civil site design features should follow local jurisdictional requirements for the region the facility resides in. The following guidelines represent desirable design features and best practices that must be addressed during design. They are not intended to replace requirements from chapter 2 of this document.

4.1.1 Flood Mitigation

Flood Flood Mitigation

Baseline 100 Year Base Flood Elevation + 2 feet

Tier 1 Higher of 500 Year Flood Elevation + 1 foot or 100 Year Flood Elevation + 3 feet

Tier 2 Determined on a Site-Specific Basis

Tier 3 N/A

M & V N/A

Plans & Specs N/A

Calculations & Analysis

References FEMA Flood Maps and ASCE 24

Basis of Design N/A

Construction Verification N/A

The ground floor elevation of the foundation slab must be governed by historical flood data as defined by the current FEMA Flood Maps and the ASCE 24 Flood Resistant Design and Construction.

4.1.2 Site Grading And Drainage

Balance cut and fill soil quantities on site.

Provide positive grading minimum 2% grade from building to curb line.

Control erosion design (meet local and state requirements for sediment control or follow EPA requirements) must consider ease of maintenance of the site.

Comply with EISA section 438

Airport requirements to be developed

4.1.3 Site Utilities

Utility Location – avoid trees, consider future maintenance, integrate into landscape design to minimize visual impact

Water – follow regulations of local water authority, locate behind curb lines or under sidewalks or unpaved areas, do not place under foundations or within building footprint. Provide maintainable strainers on all primary connections to the public water supply.

Sanitary Sewer - follow regulations of local sanitary sewer authority, separate storm, and sanitary systems on site, provide cleanouts 5’ from building, provide manholes at service line entry points, provide drop manholes when service line does not enter at main sewer line invert, if septic systems are necessary, follow regulations of local code and provide 50% surplus capacity.

Storm Drainage – follow local and state requirements, locate in unpaved areas, design for a 25-year storm, use gravity flow, rainwater not collected for reuse must be discharged into the storm drain.

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Detention required for all new impervious cover. Consider on-site gravity detention pond in the NE corner of the site and/or the SW corner of the site. Meet cold climate and freeze thaw conditions requirements.

Coordinate site utility design with the requirements of chapters 5 & 6.

4.1.4 Site Circulation

Entrance after IPG intersection with access to and from IPG.

o Use smart right channel at intersection for southbound movement o Provide a bypass gate, west of southbound right channel, that CBP can open for IPG event traffic

Turn around exit after primary inspection

Turn around exit after secondary inspection (includes POV, commercial and APHIS)

Access to and from airport

Access to and from Duty Free

NDDOT turn around on the south side of the CBP Admin/Primary Inspection building for snowplow and maintenance equipment.

Site to consider multimodal access to and from the airport and IPG.

Truck maneuvering areas must provide adequate space (one way traffic preferred).

Loading docks should be nearly flat (1:50 slope) in the apron area.

Consult with the local fire department for emergency access requirements.

Provide a public drop off area along the street near the main entrance.

Separate service traffic from parking entries.

Parking layout to meet CBP design standards:

o Employee Lot (north side of main building)

20 ea. Staff Parking (9’ x 20’ 90° stalls)

Includes 2 ADA stalls (8’ x 20’ and van accessible 11’ x 20’) with 5’ access aisle between stalls

1 ea. GOV Parking (9’ x 20’ 90° stalls)

24’ two-way aisle o Visitor Lot (south of main building and east of the non-commercial secondary inspection building)

16 ea. Visitor Parking ((9’ x 20’ 90° stalls)

Includes 2 ADA stalls (8’ x 20’ and van accessible 11’ x 20’) with 5’ access aisle between stalls

24’ two-way aisle o Impound Lot

2 ea. Oversized Vehicles such as boats, trailers, and recreational (15’ x 40’ 90° stalls)

Location: According to the 2009 Feasibility Study, the impound lot should be located as far away from the international border or public occupied areas as possible, yet still be observable from the regularly staffed areas (e.g., main building).

o Government Enclosed Parking Facility (not discussed during the call, but according to the 2009

Feasibility Study Preferred Alternative Layout, located adjacent to the south side of the main building)

800 sf total GFA for two vehicles

Follow ABAAS requirements.

Follow the Land Port of Entry Design Standards on page 244 for the min. / max. pavement grades from

Page 244 in the Land Port of Entry Design Standards.

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4.1.5 Pavements

Use North Dakota State DOT (NDDOT) design standards.

Materials must be suitable for traffic loads and volume.

Durability must be compatible for site climate with consideration to maintenance.

Slip resistant – in northern climates address snow removal and snowmelt.

Do not use surface applied curbs.

Use concrete pavements on all site areas.

4.1.5.1 Low Embodied Carbon Concrete

All on-site pavements shall meet the requirements for concrete paving. All GSA projects that use at least ten (10) cubic yards of a concrete mix must:

1. Provide a product-specific cradle-to-gate Type III environmental product declaration (EPD) for each concrete mix design specified in the contract and used at the project, using NSF International’s product category rule for concrete. Send EPD(s) with each concrete mix batch design (including type [e.g., standard, or lightweight mix] and volume) to embodiedcarbon@gsa.gov and upload the submittals into

GSA’s project management information system.

2. Provide low embodied carbon concrete that meets the global warming potential (GWP) limits of the table below, for concrete of the mix type and strength class.

Table 4.1…