Retamal Dam Buoy System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 191BWC26R0006
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC
- 2050 Buoys
- Place of performance
- Mercedes, Texas 78570, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission seeks design-build of a waterway barrier line system at Retamal Dam including anchors, alert system, and warning signs, with proposals due September 22 (extended from the original September 9 deadline). No set-aside applies; all responsible sources may bid.
Place of performance is Mercedes, Texas. The project is estimated at $5 million to $10 million, firm fixed-price, with a 485-calendar-day completion timeline and work commencement required within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. The NAICS code is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction); the small business size standard is $45 million.
Work is restricted to USIBWC facility hours (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday) and is closed on federal holidays. Mobilization must commence within 90 days of the Construction Notice to Proceed. All design work must be signed and sealed by professional engineers licensed in Texas. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, environmental regulations including Section 404 permitting, stormwater management, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Minimum qualifications require five years of experience on similar-magnitude construction projects within the last 15 years, experience as a federal prime contractor on similar projects within the last 10 years, and five years of experience installing vinyl-type immersion coatings within the last 10 years. Joint ventures are permitted; each participant must meet baseline qualifications and at least one must meet technical qualifications. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 27 at 10:00 AM CDT; Form 358 (Nondisclosure Agreement for Sensitive But Unclassified information) must be completed prior to attendance. Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price within 10 days of award. Small business subcontracting plan goals are 23 percent overall, including women-owned (5%), socially disadvantaged (5%), service-disabled veteran-owned (3%), and HUBZone (3%) small businesses. Evaluation weighs submittal compliance, technical approach, technical qualifications, capability to perform, and past performance, with cost and detailed technical factors evaluated in phase two.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
- ***Proposal due date extended to 9/16/2026***
- ***Proposal due date extended to 9/22/2026***
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 Buoy System. Upon conclusion of the project, the new waterway barrier line will prevent public access to dangerous hydraulics upstream/downstream of the dam, the warning system and signage will alert the public of the danger ahead providing a waterway barrier line to include anchors, alert system, and warning signs at the Retamal Dam.
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.
This requirement will be solicited under FAR Part 36 and FAR Part 15. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.
Update #2 ·
***Proposal due date extended to 9/16/2026***
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 Buoy System. Upon conclusion of the project, the new waterway barrier line will prevent public access to dangerous hydraulics upstream/downstream of the dam, the warning system and signage will alert the public of the danger ahead providing a waterway barrier line to include anchors, alert system, and warning signs at the Retamal Dam.
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.
This requirement will be solicited under FAR Part 36 and FAR Part 15. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.
Update #1 ·
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 Buoy System. Upon conclusion of the project, the new waterway barrier line will prevent public access to dangerous hydraulics upstream/downstream of the dam, the warning system and signage will alert the public of the danger ahead providing a waterway barrier line to include anchors, alert system, and warning signs at the Retamal Dam.
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.
This requirement will be solicited under FAR Part 36 and FAR Part 15. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.
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