KC has provided a turnkey solution in the El Paso Sector to accommodate modular facilities to house 800 persons at one site in housing pods, with supporting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, water, sewer, foundation, and other infrastructure. The holding facility, able to accommodate detention, toilets, wash basins, showers, and eating area for at least 800 individuals, has been constructed with spatial configurations that combine best practices with understanding of other similar installations, such as those used for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Health and Human Services. An exercise yard and appropriate fencing were also constructed and provided to meet CBP requirements.
KC performed site preparation by clearing and grubbing the existing vegetation and removing all clearing and grubbing materials offsite. KC prepared the area beneath the facility and 5 feet beyond the facility on all sides to receive 18” of base course, conforming to TXDOT Item 247, Type A, Grade 1 material. Base course was placed in 6: lifts and compacted to 95% dry density per lift. The remainder of the site was graded as required for positive drainage and to allow for placement of the modular structures. This project was fully fast-tracked with a 90 day turn around.