Profile
Department of Homeland Security
Weslaco Station and Detention Facility
Weslaco, Texas
Owner: Cano Distributing
Architect: Negrete & Kolar
General Contractor: Commercial Building Systems
Special systems cost: $700,000.00
Project Manager Stephen Manwell
Project Supervisor: Erasmo Cazares
Project Safety: Colin Ashburn
Date complete: 2008
Scope of work
Designed and implemented the installation of an integrated access control, CCTV and fire alarm system. Project was completed in 2009. The integrated access control, CCTV, Intrusion, duress and fire alarm systems were designed and implemented based on using a Hirsch Electronics Velocity access control platform. The CCTV and access control systems were integrated to provide real time viewing and ID card verification at the local Command Center as well as Sector HQ.
Weslaco CBP is a GSA Design Bid project that consisted of a remodel of an existing warehouse and addition of a maintenance facility building. The campus consists of over 20 acres of area with an extensive perimeter system using CCTV and access control. The facility back up to the Weslaco Municipal Airport and expansion is under way to include hanger facilities.
Contact
Gabriel Vasquez Jr.
4401 S. 281
Edinburg, Texas 78539
956-289-4987