SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-AsideClosedDeadline passed
Retamal Dam Emergency Generator and Building Design-Build
Original title: Retamal Dam Building and Generator
At a glance
The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission seeks a small business to design and build a replacement emergency generator facility at Retamal Dam near Mercedes, Texas. Work includes a new concrete pad, metal building, modern diesel fuel tank, site preparation, and required warranties. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026.
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Key details
- 40185dc25732489386f9c9e58090c096
- 191BWC26R0005
- Sep 15, 2026
- 236220 — Commercial And Institutional Building Construction
- Y1JZ — Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings
- Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Mercedes, TX, 78570, USA
- El Paso, TX, 79902
Description
***Extension to due date. Due date is now 8/31/2026.*** ***Extension to due date. Due date is now 8/4/2026.*** ***Please note this is an RFP not Sealed bid solicitation.*** 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 15. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.
Documents 21
- 191BWC26R0005 0003.pdf384 KB
- 191BWC26R0005 0002.pdf384 KB
- 191BWC26R0005 0001.pdf474 KB
- Qualifications.docx20 KB
- IBWC Form 245C Minimum Qualifications for Award (Performance of Work By Contractor).pdf111 KB
- Retamal Generator Sign in Sheet.pdf383 KB
- RFI_Response 2.docx31 KB
- 191BWC26R0005.pdf315 KB
- Qs and As.docx1.8 MB
- Translated Technical Report.pdf1.6 MB
- Existing Utilities As Built.PDF91 KB
- IBWC 110 Certification of Authority for Signing Bids.pdf217 KB
- IBWC 116 Stmt of Equipment.pdf44 KB
- IBWC 117 Pre-Bid Conference Attendence.pdf202 KB
- Retamal Dam Generator DB Specs Final 326.pdf4.4 MB
- IBWC Form 245A Minimum Quals for Award Joint Venture.pdf207 KB
- IBWC Form 245 Minimum Qualifications for Award.pdf162 KB
- IBWC Form 245B Backup Information.pdf60 KB
- Wage Determination.pdf201 KB
- IBWC Form 358 Nondisclosure Agreement SBU.pdf200 KB
- IBWC Form 358A Nondisclosure Agreement Release SBU.pdf87 KB
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