The U.S. Department of War awarded a contract worth over $63 million to United Crane & Excavation Inc. for maintenance, repair, and design of paving projects at Grand Forks Air Force Base, according to a March 18 announcement. The work is scheduled to be completed by March 15, 2031.
The contract aims to support the operational readiness of the base, which houses the 319th Reconnaissance Wing and hosts visiting B-1 bomber units. Senator Kevin Cramer, chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, said in a statement that reliable infrastructure is essential for mission success at the base.
“With the 319th Reconnaissance Wing delivering crucial intelligence and warfighting capabilities or visiting B-1 units flying strategic bomber missions to anywhere in the world, Grand Forks Air Force Base stands at the forefront of modern defense. But mission dominance starts from the ground up. High-quality infrastructure ensures our Airmen and Guardians can execute without delay,” Cramer said.
Cramer represents North Dakota in the U.S. Senate under the federal government according to his official website. He has emphasized national defense and security as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee according to his official website. His office maintains multiple locations across North Dakota and Washington, D.C., facilitating constituent engagement through services and public information according to his official website.
Cramer earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s in management from the University of Mary according to his official website. He also offers constituent services such as federal agency assistance and citizen outreach according to his official website.
The new paving projects are expected to help maintain operational efficiency at Grand Forks Air Force Base over several years.
