The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Fisher Sand & Gravel a $1.2 billion contract to build a border wall segment in Presidio County, according to reporting by the Big Bend Sentinel.
The project will run from Ruidosa to Colorado Canyon in Big Bend Ranch State Park and is estimated to cost about $17 million per mile, making it one of the largest border wall contracts to date.
The North Dakota-based company, part of Fisher Industries, has become a prominent contractor for border wall construction, including projects tied to private and federal efforts during previous administrations.
The Sentinel reports the company has faced past legal and regulatory scrutiny, including lawsuits, fines and disputes tied to environmental, safety and tax matters. The firm has also been involved in prior border wall litigation, including a case related to construction near the Rio Grande that was later settled.
According to the Sentinel, Fisher Sand & Gravel is currently pursuing a separate claim against the federal government over unpaid work on a project in the El Paso sector.
The newly awarded contract has drawn concern from environmental advocates due to the project’s location within Big Bend Ranch State Park, where federal waivers have allowed construction to proceed without standard environmental protections.
