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A newer notice for solicitation 191BWC26R0006 was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Retamal Dam Buoy System Design-Build

Retamal Dam Buoy System Design-Build

Original title: Retamal Dam Buoy System

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO › INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO › INTERNAT. BOUNDARY AND WATER COMM.

At a glance

The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission seeks a contractor to design and build a waterway barrier system at Retamal Dam near Mercedes, Texas, including anchors, warning signs, and an alert system to prevent public access to hazardous hydraulics. All responsible sources may bid on this FAR Part 36 and 15 solicitation, with work restricted to weekday daytime hours and requiring site access coordination. Bids are due by September 9, 2026.

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Key details

Notice ID
db94645701524a16b285cb702fd1f0ec
Solicitation #
191BWC26R0006
Posted
Response deadline
Archive date
Sep 24, 2026
NAICS
237990 — Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
2050 — Buoys
Place of performance
Mercedes, TX, 78570, USA
Contracting office
El Paso, TX, 79902

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 Buoy System. Upon conclusion of the project, the new waterway barrier line will prevent public access to dangerous hydraulics upstream/downstream of the dam, the warning system and signage will alert the public of the danger ahead providing a waterway barrier line to include anchors, alert system, and warning signs at the Retamal Dam. 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. This requirement will be solicited under FAR Part 36 and FAR Part 15. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.

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