Tainter Gates Sandblasting
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section, is seeking bids for the rehabilitation of eight Tainter radial gates at the Amistad Dam in Del Rio, Texas. The project encompasses thorough surface preparation including sandblasting to remove old coatings, testing for lead-based paint, and the application of a new protective coating system. Additional work includes replacing gate anodes, seals, and fasteners, re-tensioning cables, realigning the gates, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, particularly regarding hazardous material handling and disposal. The contract is estimated between $1 million and $5 million and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 237990. The project duration is approximately six months following award. Bidders must submit a firm-fixed-price proposal demonstrating a comprehensive technical approach which covers their methodology, equipment to be used, key personnel, and schedule. Past performance with at least three references for similar projects is required, and failure to submit these elements will render proposals non-responsive. The award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. Site visits are strongly encouraged and must be scheduled in advance; virtual visits are not permitted. Payment will be processed through the government’s electronic Invoice Processing Platform. All interested parties should contact the provided government representative via email for further information and must include an active Unique Entity ID with their submission.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Del Rio, TX, 78840, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, United States Section (USIBWC) intends to issue a solicitation for the sandblasting and painting of eight (8) Tainter gates at the Amistad Dam located in Val Verde County, Texas. The project involves the rehabilitation of the radial gates, including surface preparation, sandblasting, and application of a new coating system to ensure the longevity and functionality of the gates.
Scope of Work:
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
Testing for lead-based paint on the existing coatings.
Complete removal of existing paint/coating from the eight radial gates.
Surface preparation through sandblasting to achieve the required cleanliness and profile.
Application of a new coating system as specified in the technical specifications.
Replacement of radial gate anodes, side seals, bottom seals, and seal fasteners.
Re-tensioning of gate cables and alignment of gates after seal replacement and re-lubrication.
Compliance with all safety and environmental regulations, including the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Project Duration:
The project is expected to be completed within 365 days from the date of award.
Site Visit:
Contractors are highly encouraged to attend a site visit to provide potential bidders with an opportunity to inspect the worksite and existing conditions. Site visits may be schedule for Amistad Field Office, 670 Texas Spur 349, Del Rio, TX 78840 with the following CORs:
Evelio Siller-Area Operations Manager
evelio.siller@ibwc.gov
830-469-3440
915-315-0009
Juan Escobar – Powerplant Superintendent
juan.escobar@ibwc.gov
830-469-3440
Demetrius Gaines-Assistant Area Operations Manager
demetrius.gaines@ibwc.gov
830-469-3440
Virtual site visits (video/photographs) are not permitted.
Site visits should be scheduled by the due date posted on form SF1442 Section "01-08 - Bid Instructions"
The approximate Estimated Magnitude of this project is $1 Million to $5 Million.
Contract Type:
This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. Only Offers from Small Businesses will be considered for this solicitation. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.
NAICS Code:
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a corresponding small business standard of $45 Million.
Active Unique Entity ID (UEI#) needs to be included in your offer.
The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror based on technically acceptability, based on Contractor's Technical Approach, Expertise and Qualified Personnel to provide the services, Past Performance, and Management Approach will be evaluated.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, subcontract, supervision, and management to perform the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW).
Technical Approach - Quote must demonstrate the technical approach by providing a narrative addressing all the items in the scope. The narrative shall at a minimum include your plan of action, equipment, key team members, and schedule.
Past Performance – Quotes shall demonstrate successful past performance of at least 3 three (3) references for similar projects. The information shall include name of person, company, phone number, email address, and brief description of the project.
Offerors shall meet or exceed and specifications and scope of work of items being quoted.
Failure to submit required technical approach and past performance will deem a proposal non-responsive and no consideration for award will be given.
INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM
The U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has transitioned to an electronic invoicing system. The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure, web-based system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. IPP is available at no cost to any commercial vendor or independent contractor doing business with a participating government agency.
Information concerning accessing the IPP system will be provided at time of award.
For further information, please contact angelica.baca@ibwc.gov via email ONLY
END of solicitation/RFB
Attachments:
SF1442 - 191BWC26B0001
245A - Minimum Quals for Award Joint Venture
245B - Minimum Quals for Award
245 - Minimum Quals for Award
358 - Non-Disclosure Agreement
B-1 Amistad Dam Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Survey
B-2 Amistad Power Plant Asbestos and Lead Survey Report
B-3 Amistad Asbestos and Lead paint Survey
SOW Radial Gate SPECS
IBWC-110 Certification of Authority for Signing Bids
IBWC-116 Statement of Equipment
IBWC-117 Pre-Bid Conference Attendance
Wage Determination
Q&As
5/16/26 M001 - To attached Q&A and Updated SF1442 form and the following updates below:
1. Vendors will be granted access to upload bids starting on 5/28/26.
2. Names of individuals who plan to attend the site visit on 5/27/26, shall be furnished before 5/26/27 by email submission to evelio.siller@ibwc.gov with a copy to angelica.baca@ibwc.gov
3. Project Period of Performance is expected to be completed within 365 days from the date of award.
4. Evaluation Process:
The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror based on technically acceptability, based on Contractor's Technical Approach, Expertise and Qualified Personnel to provide the services, Past Performance, and Management Approach will be evaluated.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, subcontract, supervision, and management to perform the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW).
Technical Approach - Quote must demonstrate the technical approach by providing a narrative addressing all the items in the scope. The narrative shall at a minimum include your plan of action, equipment, key team members, and schedule.
Past Performance – Quotes shall demonstrate successful past performance of at least 3 three (3) references for similar projects. The information shall include name of person, company, phone number, email address, and brief description of the project.
6/4/26 M002 - To attached Updated SF1442 M002 form with updated bid due date to 7/6/26, open bid date to 7/8/26.and attendees site visit list.
6/9/26 M006 - To attached Q&A list.