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USBR Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit Design Update and Industry Outreach
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The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District, is conducting an industry outreach initiative for the Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit Project under solicitation number W51DQV26Z1BJA, which is classified as a special notice and not a formal solicitation. The project aims to advance preparation for future construction procurement by engaging engineering firms, contractors, and technical specialists through a two-day event held June 11–12, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Activities included a design update presentation and Q&A session at the USACE Caribbean District offices, followed by a guided site visit to Patillas Dam on June 12, with additional virtual one-on-one sessions offered afterward. Industry participants were encouraged to RSVP and attend vendor collaboration sessions following the presentation. Amended updates provided supplementary materials such as draft drawings, industry outreach questions, attendance lists, and an industry presentation, and later added extended meeting windows in July and August 2026 for one-on-one sessions in Atlantic Standard Time, scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The project’s scope involves seismic retrofitting of the Patillas Dam with key deliverables including construction of a 600,000 cubic yard zoned earthfill berm, extension of the outlet works conduit, installation of a 54-inch concrete-encased steel conduit with a 36-inch bifurcation, reconstruction of a 330-foot horseshoe tunnel using CLSM backfill, dredging and dewatering of a 35-foot trench, installation of advanced instrumentation like piezometers and inclinometers, and demolition and reconstruction of downstream facilities using commercially sourced materials from nearby quarries. While the notice confirms the NAICS code 237990 and identifies the place of performance as San Juan, Puerto Rico, it explicitly states that no funds are currently available and that this effort is strictly preparatory, serving as a pre-solicitation engagement without offer or bid obligations. Point of contact for inquiries and RSVPs is provided through USACE representatives Angel J. Martinez and M. Renee Booth, with a response deadline of August 8, 2026, for any follow-up engagement.
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San Juan, PR, 00918, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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***************************AMENDMENT 7/21/2026
UPDATE: This notice has been reactivated to include the one-on-one meeting schedule with industry and list of available time slots. Meetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. Please note that all times are listed in Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Additional dates available in August upon request.
Friday July 24, 2026
Morning
10:00 - 10:00
11:00 - 12:00
Afternoon
12:30 - 11:30
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:30
Monday July 27, 2026
Morning
10:00 - 10:00
11:00 - 12:00
Afternoon
12:30 - 11:30
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:30
AMENDMENT 6/18/2026***************************
REVISED to upload Industry Outreach Presentation, the Industry Outreach Presentation attendance list and the Patillas Dam attendance list as attachments.
AMENDMENT 6/5/2026***************************
REVISED to upload Industry Outreach Questions pdf & upload DRAFT Drawings (both in attachments)
Add the following to the schedule:
- Vendor collaboration / meet and greet time after the presentation on 6/11.
- Virtual one on one sessions after the site visit on 6/12.
All interested participants are encouraged to RSVP if they plan to attend the event on 6/11-6/12/2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Please email USACE Contracting POCs Angel Martinez at angel.j.martinez@usace.army.mil or M. Renee Booth at meranda.r.booth@usace.army.mil.
*************************** AMENDMENT 6/5/2026
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Engaging Industry for the Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Caribbean District, is expanding engagement with industry partners to prepare for significant upcoming construction and infrastructure efforts in Puerto Rico.
Patillas Dam Industry Outreach Event
The USBR will host a two‑day industry outreach event on June 11–12, supported by the USACE Caribbean District. The event will bring together engineering firms, contractors, and technical specialists to discuss the ongoing Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, which is currently in final design by the USBR.
The event will take place at the USACE Caribbean District offices. USBR’s Project Manager and Project Construction Liaison will provide a detailed design update and answer industry questions. A guided site visit to the Patillas Dam will follow on the second day.
Event Schedule
June 11 – USACE Caribbean District Offices,
Fundacion Ángel Ramos, Annex Building, Ste. 202
Avenida Franklin D. Roosevelt #383
San Juan, PR 00918
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Registration
- 10:00 a.m. – Noon: Project Presentation & Industry Input Session
- **ADDITION of Vendor collaboration / meet and greet time after the presentation
June 12 – Patillas Dam Site Visit
9:00 a.m. – Noon: Vehicles will depart the Estadio Municipal Gaspar Cochran (18.005808, -66.018388) Patillas, Puerto Rico in route to the Patillas Dam at 09:00 a.m.
- **ADDITION - option to schedule Virtual one on one sessions after the site visit on 6/12.
This outreach event supports early coordination with industry, helping interested companies better understand the project’s technical requirements and preparing them for future acquisition planning. These requirements include seismic retrofit measures, outlet works reconstruction, and complex construction sequencing.
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