# ICE Awards $655M Construction Contract

In September 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) awarded a **$655 million** contract to SK2 Rudiarius LLC, a joint venture with prior ICE contract experience, to construct facilities at seven ICE sites across multiple U.S. states and territories, including Puerto Rico, Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii, and Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. This contract, extending through September 2031, covers the construction of detention housing units and other support facilities, marking a significant expansion of ICE's detention infrastructure. This award follows related contracts, including a separate **$1.2 billion** detention construction contract in El Centro, California, and a prior **$29.9 million** no-bid contract for due diligence and concept design of processing and mega centers.

- **Why this matters:** The scale and geographic diversity of this contract indicate substantial ongoing investment in ICE detention infrastructure, creating opportunities for construction firms with experience in secure facility projects.
- Procurement professionals should note the long-term nature of the contract through 2031, suggesting sustained demand for construction and related services.
- Companies specializing in detention facility construction and support infrastructure should evaluate capabilities to engage with ICE and DHS procurement pipelines.
- The involvement of SK2 Rudiarius LLC as prime contractor highlights the value of established relationships and prior contract experience in securing large federal construction awards.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- SK2 Rudiarius LLC (prime contractor)
- SK2 LLC (partner in joint venture)
- Rudiarius Holdings Corp. (partner in joint venture)

### Sources
- [Firm that brokered ICE's warehouse deals wins $655 million contract to build at sites from Honolulu to Guantánamo Bay](https://www.projectsaltbox.com/p/firm-that-brokered-ices-warehouse) - Project Salt Box