INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
191BWC26R0005
NAICS
236220
PSC
Y1JZ
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 25, 2026
Response due
July 21, 2026
Place of performance
Mercedes, TX
What this opportunity is
The International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is seeking a contractor for the Design-Build of an emergency generator and building at Retamal Dam in Texas, under a total small business set-aside. This project involves site preparation, installation of a new generator within a metal building, and compliance with specific working hours and access requirements. Interested small businesses should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating the need to prepare a bid rather than simply track the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is issuing a Solicitation for the complete the Design-Build of Retamal Dam Emergency Generator and Building. The emergency generator at Retamal Dam is no longer working and rreplacment is necessary. The new generator will be housed in a metal building installed on a new concrete pad with a modern diesel fuel tank.
The Construction includes, but is not limited to, site preparation, inspection of all systems and structures, disposal of debris and construction waste, quality control testing.
The working hours of the USIBWC facility are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall only work on site during these proposed hours. USIBWC facilities, including the dam, are closed during all federal Holidays.
Workers must pass though USIBWC levees to access Retamal Dam. Boarder Patrol are present in the area. Contractor and subcontractor shall have identifying vehicular when working in the area. US Fish and Wildlife own land adjacent to Retamal Dam. Contractor shall stay clear of US Fish and Wildlife property.
A site visit date is listed in the Solicitation. A completed Form 358 is also required prior to attendance at the prebid site visit.
Section 01.78.36 requires a warranty of at least 5 years for Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch. 20 years for shingles/Roofing and Roof system.
This Solicitation will be issued pursuant to FAR Part 14. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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