INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
191BWC26B0001
NAICS
237990
PSC
Z2LB
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 9, 2026
Response due
July 6, 2026
Place of performance
Del Rio, TX
What this opportunity is
The International Boundary and Water Commission is soliciting a total small business set-aside contract for sandblasting services related to the rehabilitation of radial gates at the Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project in Val Verde County, Texas. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses under NAICS code 237990, which pertains to other heavy and civil engineering construction. Interested bidders should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating that they will need to prepare and submit bids to compete for the contract.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Front Cover
International Boundary and Water Commission
United States and Mexico
UnitedStatesSection
Technical Specifications
Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project
Radial Gate Rehabilitation
Val Verde County, Texas
Solicitation 191BWC26Bxxxx
January 29,2026
International Boundary and Water Commission
United States Section
Amistad Dam Field Office
Del Rio, Texas
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These Technical Specifications may be reprinted after Contract award using the awarded Contract number
instead of the Solicitation number currently shown. The reprint shall have all changes indicated
incorporated.
Reissuance of the awarded Technical Specifications with the Contract number will proceed without an
amendment or modification.
Reissuance with the Contract number will NOT result in a new date being displayed on the Technical
Specifications.
PLEASE NOTE - Technical Specifications should be printed double sided.
Please conserve paper and print double sided.
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USIBWC Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project
Radial Gate Rehabilitation
Val Verde County, Texas
January 29, 2026 Division 00
USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26Bxxxx Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 1
Radial Gate Rehabilitation
US International Boundary & Water Commission
International Boundary and Water Commission
United States Section
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 00
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING
REQUIREMENTS
Radial Gate Rehabilitation US International Boundary & Water Commission Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project
Procurement and Contracting
Requirements
Division 00
Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements
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USIBWC Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project
Radial Gate Rehabilitation
Val Verde County, Texas
Division 00 January 29, 2026
Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26Bxxxx
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USIBWC Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project
Radial Gate Rehabilitation
Val Verde County, Texas
January 29, 2026 Table of Contents Governing
USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26Bxxxx 00.01.10-Page 1
SECTION 00.01.10
TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING
00.01.10 Table of Contents Governing 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing
Table of Contents
DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS
Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements
00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing
00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders
00.31.19-Existing Condition Information *******
00.31.24-Environmental Information
00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information
00.31.43-Permit Application
00.60.00-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents
00.70.00-Delivery of Data to USIBWC
00.70.13-Project Data
00.72.00-Order of Precedence
00.73.63-Security Requirements *********
00.73.73-Requirements for Sensitive But Unclassified
00.91.16-Bid Revisions
Division 01-General Requirements
01.11.00-Summary of Work
01.20.00-Measurement and Payment
01.29.00-Payment Procedures
01.29.15-Certified Payroll
01.31.00-Project Coordination
01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule
01.32.33-Photographic Documentation
01.33.00-Submittal Procedures
01.35.23-Safety
01.42.00-References
01.43.26-Testing and Inspection Agencies
01.45.00-Quality Control
01.51.00-Temporary Utilities
01.52.13-Field Offices and Sheds
01.55.26-Traffic Control and Project Signage
01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas
01.57.19-Temporary Environmental Controls
01.61.00-Common Product Requirements
01.61.16-Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products
01.71.13-Mobilization
01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal
01.77.19-Closeout Requirements
01.78.36-Warranties *******
01.78.39-Record Drawings
Division 02-Existing Conditions
02.01.00-Existing Conditions and Facilities
02.26.26-Lead Assessment
02.83.00-Lead Remediation and Disposal
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USIBWC Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project
Radial Gate Rehabilitation
Val Verde County, Texas
Table of Contents Governing January 29, 2026
00.01.10-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26Bxxxx
Division 05-Metal
05.05.23-Welding
05.50.03-Miscellaneous Metalwork
Division 09-Finishes
09.97.02-Painting Hydraulic Structures
Division 35-Waterway Construction
35.22.46-Tainter Gates *********
Technical Specification Tables
Table 1 - Technical Specification Reference Protocols
Table 2 - Amistad Dam and Radial Gate Drawings
Table 3 - Required Minimum Biobased Content
Table 4 - Warranty Priority Code B
Table 5 - Warranty Priority Code C
Table 6 - V-102E
Table 7 - VZ-108D
Table 8 - V-766E
Table 9 - System No 3
Table 10 - System No 3-A-Z
Table 11 - Vinyl Paint Thinners
Table 12 - Neoprene Gate Seals
Table 13 - Current Specification Standards
Technical Specification Figures
Figure 1 - Fillable Form (not printed)
Figure 2 - Printed Fillable Form
Figure 3 - Downstream face of Amistad Dam
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USIBWC Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project
Radial Gate Rehabilitation
Val Verde County, Texas
January 29, 2026 Instructions to Bidders
USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26Bxxxx 00.21.13-Page 1
SECTION 00.21.13
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
00.21.13 Instructions to Bidders 00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1. SECTION INCLUDES
Part 1 - General........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Section Includes ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Reference Standards ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3. Measurement and Payment .................................................................................................................. 1
1.4. Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.5. Technical Specification Reference Protocols ................…
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