Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona
Pascetti Steel Design is currently under contract fabricating and installing powder coated steel casework frames, stainless steel acoustic panels and stainless steel pedestrian inspection kiosks at the new Mariposa Land Port of Entry (Mariposa LPOE) in Nogales, AZ. The Mariposa LPOE is currently the second largest construction project in AZ history! The new buildings are approximately 216,000 gross square feet, and the entire site encompasses 54 acres. This project is LEED® Platinum certified, utilizing energy-efficient technologies throughout. According to the U.S. General Services Administration website, the Mariposa LPOE is one of the United States' busiest land ports, serving as the main entry point for fresh produce entering from Mexico. Completion of the project is anticipated to be August 2014.
- Completed row of stations after final assembly
- Public side; bare powder-coated steel frames prior to solid surface material
- Officer side; bare tube-steel frames with integrated desk
- Attachment detail of frames bolting through acoustic panels with stainless pipe
- Officer-side of interview areas. Complete with data, phone and security controls
- Steel frames hidden beneath drywall, Kevlar panels and supporting bullet-resistant glass
- Steel frame within veterinary area. Specialized disposal and sink.
- Completed assembly; two separate powder-coated frames with stainless steel tops and hanging casework.
- Swinging desk portion opens completely to allow easy access for officers and other employees
- Desks have a cantilevered portion to accommodate ADA standards and help those who arrive in a wheel chair.
Additional information regarding the Mariposa Land Port of Entry, which can also be found on the U.S. General Services Administration website.
Location
200 North Mariposa Road
Nogales, Arizona
Major Tenants and Partners
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)