Intent to sole source services for compliance with Texas RE and ERCOT

This contract, issued under solicitation number FY263101005 by the International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico, is a special notice for a sole-source procurement aimed at securing consultant services to support the de-registration of the Amistad Hydroelectric Power Plant from NERC, ERCOT, and Texas RE compliance frameworks. The work focuses on ensuring full regulatory alignment with current standards applicable to Generator Owner and Generator Operator roles, with an emphasis on transitioning away from these regulatory obligations through detailed technical analysis and compliance planning. Key tasks include reviewing electrical one-line diagrams and protection systems, developing a comprehensive compliance plan approved by the USIBWC Compliance Committee, conducting monthly status reporting, and overseeing transmission studies coordinated with American Electric Power to facilitate the de-registration process. The Contractor is also required to establish and implement a NERC-compliant cybersecurity program under CIP-002-5.1, including drafting, revising based on committee feedback, and submitting the final program with standardized terminology and forms. All services are performance-based and must be delivered at the Amistad Power Plant location in Texas with ZIP code 78840, beginning upon notice to proceed. Critical deliverables must adhere to strict timelines, including an on-site kick-off meeting within 15 days of contract start, draft and final work plans submitted within 45 and 10 days of feedback respectively, and mandatory monthly reports due by the last day of each month. The Contractor must hold all state of Texas certifications required for consultant work and ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations and labor standards. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the IPP system, with no combination of charges across other contracts, and copies sent concurrently to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative. Access to sensitive information is restricted under a strict non-disclosure provision, requiring written approval for any external disclosure. A site visit is strongly recommended and must be coordinated through Evelio Siller, while technical oversight is provided by Juan Escobar and backup contact Edi Delgado. The Contractor bears full responsibility for developing NERC-required certifications, conducting pre-audits for both power plants, and finalizing all deliverables for approval by the USIBWC Compliance Committee and TRE committee within specified review windows.