SolicitationActive8 days
Retamal Dam Buoy System Design-Build
Original title: Retamal Dam Buoy System
At a glance
The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission seeks a contractor for the design-build of a buoy barrier system at Retamal Dam near Mercedes, Texas, to prevent public access to hazardous hydraulics. The project includes anchors, alert systems, warning signs, site preparation, and debris disposal. All responsible sources may bid; responses are due by September 9, 2026, at 21:00 UTC.
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Key details
- 033e6a1625fd46b9a18bb00d5989068e
- 191BWC26R0006
- Sep 24, 2026
- 237990 — Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction
- 2050 — Buoys
- Mercedes, TX, 78570, USA
- 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.
Documents 13
- 191BWC26R0006 0001.pdf18 KB
- 191BWC26R0006.pdf350 KB
- Retamal Dam Buoys System DB Specs 5 .pdf4.0 MB
- IBWC 110 Certification of Authority for Signing Bids.pdf217 KB
- IBWC Form 245A Minimum Quals for Award Joint Venture 5 .pdf207 KB
- IBWC Form 245 Minimum Qualifications for Award 5 .pdf162 KB
- IBWC Form 358 Nondisclosure Agreement SBU.pdf200 KB
- IBWC 117 Pre-Bid Conference Attendence.pdf202 KB
- IBWC Form 245B Backup Information 5 .pdf60 KB
- IBWC 116 Stmt of Equipment.pdf44 KB
- IBWC Form 245C Minimum Qualifications for Award (Performance of Work By Contractor).pdf111 KB
- IBWC Form 358A Nondisclosure Agreement Release SBU.pdf87 KB
- Qualifications.docx20 KB
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