February 9, 2026

Best in State - Gold Award: Successful Fulfillment of Client/Owner Needs

Photo courtesy of ACEC

To stay on schedule, J-U-B finished water-line design early and bid materials so the port could order before construction, avoiding supply delays.

J-U-B ENGINEERS
Reimann Industrial Center Phase 1
Port of Pasco

The Port of Pasco upgraded roads and built a new water line to bring a major dairy processing facility to the Reimann Industrial Center and prepare the area for future businesses. J-U-B began planning the 300-acre site in 2020. When Darigold advanced on about 150 acres, the timeline accelerated, and the port committed to wider roads and dependable water service on a firm schedule.

Many groups worked at the same time: city sewer and industrial wastewater, utilities for power and gas, rail and cold storage, and the tenant’s facility. Port work had to fit around this activity and changing plans while meeting milestones.

To stay on schedule, J-U-B finished water line design early and bid materials so the port could order before construction, avoiding supply delays. Regular check-ins, effective issue tracking, and prompt on-site decisions addressed challenges quickly and minimized disruptions.

The port finished road and water improvements within the updated schedule, allowing for related public and private projects to proceed. The work created a dependable backbone infrastructure for day-one operations and future growth. Darigold began construction on a new plant, supporting 200 direct jobs, and over 1,000 support jobs resulting in approximately $1 billion in private investment.

Steady teamwork among the port, city of Pasco, Franklin County, the tenant, and utilities aligned permits and reviews, coordinated traffic and site access, and adapted to field conditions and material substitutions without sacrificing safety or quality. Early purchasing, flexible sequencing, and strong coordination met those needs and advanced the port’s long-term vision for the Reimann Industrial Center

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