Retamal Dam Building and Generator
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 (USIBWC), has released a solicitation for the design-build project to replace the emergency generator and construct a new metal building at Retamal Dam, located in Mercedes, Texas. The current emergency generator is non-functional and must be replaced with a modern unit housed in a new metal structure set on a concrete pad, including installation of a diesel fuel tank. The project scope encompasses site preparation, system and structure inspections, debris and waste disposal, and quality control testing, all to be conducted during USIBWC operating hours of 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Access to the site requires passing through USIBWC levees with Border Patrol presence, and contractors must display proper vehicle identification and strictly avoid adjacent US Fish and Wildlife lands. Bidders must attend a pre-bid site visit, for which registration is required via a completed Form 358. Warranty requirements include a minimum of five years for the generator and automatic transfer switch, and twenty years for roofing materials. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 14 and NASICS code 236220, with proposals due by July 21, 2026. The contract will be managed from El Paso, Texas, with primary and secondary contacts available for inquiries. The project is essential for ensuring reliable emergency power at Retamal Dam, a critical infrastructure facility along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Mercedes, TX, 78570, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
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 14. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.