Las Cruces Facility Sediment Disposal in the Rio Grande Canalization Project

Solicitation 191BWC26R0011 is a request for proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to perform sediment disposal for the International Boundary and Water Commission at the Las Cruces Facility within the Rio Grande Canalization Project in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The scope of work involves the loading, hauling, and spreading of stockpiled sediment from the Rio Grande channel banks to the Angostura Gravel Pit. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 562119, requiring that the winning firm perform at least 51 percent of the volume removed with its own equipment. The period of performance is up to six months, with work typically aligned to the non-irrigational season between October and February. The government will award the contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating technical approach, valid experience via IBWC Forms 245 and 245B, and past performance. Key requirements for offerors include a two to three page technical narrative, three project references, and the provision of performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the original contract price. Proposals must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. The contractor is responsible for all mobilization, including pre- and post-work topographic surveys and videos, and must adhere to environmental regulations, including the migratory bird season from March 1 to August 31. Payment will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.