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American Canal Lower Reach Replacement

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191BWC22R0008Federal

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The contract involves the replacement of the Lower Reach of the American Canal in El Paso, Texas, managed by the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. The project covers approximately 0.59 miles of the canal, extending from Paisano Drive past the International Dam to the headgates of the Rio Grande American Canal Extension. Key construction activities include demolition of existing structures and canal lining, removal of gates, dewatering, excavation, concrete placement, installation of precast arch culverts, construction of storm drops, and various safety installations such as handrails and guardrails. Additional tasks involve landscaping efforts, including placement of rock, seeding, and maintenance to ensure vegetation establishment. All construction occurs adjacent to the Department of Homeland Security fence on the Mexican side, requiring controlled site access and protection of the fence throughout the project. The work is closely tied to the irrigation schedule of the El Paso County Water Improvement District #1, limiting construction to the non-irrigation season from October to early February. The contractor must create temporary transitions within the canal between construction phases to maintain irrigation flow during active irrigation periods. The project is firm-fixed price with a total performance period of 1,745 calendar days, including 1,280 days allocated for phased construction over three non-irrigation seasons, 465 days for reseeding and vegetation establishment, and 120 days for final paperwork and closeout. The anticipated contract value exceeds $10 million. The project falls under NAICS code 237990 and complies with World Trade Organization and Free Trade Agreement procurement rules. The solicitation will be released around October 21, 2022, with a 30-day submission window, and all responsible bidders may participate.

General Info

Replace 0.59-mile American Canal section in El Paso with phased, firm-fixed $10M irrigation project.

Agency

International Boundary And Water Commission: Us-Mexico

NAICS

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Place of Performance

24000, TX, USA

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NONE

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedJun 24

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Type ChangedOct 6

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyInternational Boundary And Water Commission: Us-Mexico

Contacts2 people available

OfficeEl Paso, TX, 79902, USA

Organization / Agency

International Boundary And Water Commission: Us-Mexico

Office AddressEl Paso, TX, 79902, USA

Contacts

Dormey Blankmann

Philip Johnson

Full Description

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is issuing a Solicitation (negotiated) for the purpose of replacing the Lower Reach of the American Canal. The American Canal was built in 1938. The Lower Reach extends from Paisano Drive approximately 0.59 miles past International Dam to the headgates of the Rio Grande American Canal Extension. Major construction tasks include, but are not limited to, demolition of the existing canal lining and of the temporary walls on College Arroyo Overchute structure, removal of existing flume gates, dewatering, excavation and backfill, placement of cast in place concrete, installation of precast arch culverts, construction of storm drops, installation of handrails, installation of vehicular guardrails, installation of landscape rock, placement of topsoil, revegetation by seeding, and establishment/maintenance of revegetation. All construction work is located on the Mexican side of the DHS fence. All site access is through DHS controlled gates. Work is adjacent to the DHS fence which must be protected in place throughout construction. The work is within the American Canal which transports irrigation water for the El Paso County Water Improvement District #1 (EP#1). Canal work can only be completed during EP#1's non-irrigation season which usually starts in October and ends in early February. Prior to the beginning of each irrigation season, the Contractor must cease all work within the canal and create transitions between the remaining canal sections and all new construction work. The transitions must keep all irrigation water within the canal through the irrigation season. The magnitude of the project is estimated more than $10,000,000. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. The work is located in El Paso, Texas. A site visit date will be listed in the Solicitation. The work will be performed under NAICS Code 237990. The Contract will be firm-fixed price. All work shall be completed within seventeen hundred and forty-five (1,745) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. 1. Twelve hundred and eighty (1,280) calendar days are allotted for construction to allow site work during three (3) non-irrigation seasons. 2. Reseeding and establishment of vegetation shall be completed within four hundred and sixty-five (465) calendar days of completion of construction. 3. The final paperwork for closeout of the Contact shall be completed within one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days of completion of construction. The time for reseeding and establishment of vegetation and completion of final paperwork is included in the seventeen hundred and forty-five (1,745) calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The Solicitation, plans, and specifications are expected to be posted on or about October 21, 2022 (this is a target date which may slip or change). The Solicitation will be available for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days. This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. The Solicitation will include information on how to obtain the plans and specifications. All responsible sources may submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.