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Retamal Dam Building and Generator

Due Aug 4, 2026·7 days left·Electrical, RoofingView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
International Boundary and Water Commission: U
Method
Solicitation
Category
Construction · NAICS 236220
PIN
191BWC26R0005
Location
Mercedes, TX
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is soliciting a Design-Build contract for an emergency generator and building at Retamal Dam in Mercedes, TX.
  • The due date for submissions is August 4, 2026, as extended from the original date.
  • This is a Request for Proposals (RFP), not a sealed bid solicitation.
  • The project includes site preparation, installation of a metal building on a concrete pad, a modern diesel fuel tank, and quality control testing.
  • A site visit is listed in the solicitation, and a completed Form 358 is required prior to attendance.
  • The warranty requirements include at least 5 years for the generator and automatic transfer switch, and 20 years for shingles/roofing and roof system.
  • Requirement: The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after award, with a penal amount of not less than 100% of the contract price, for contracts exceeding $150,000.

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Description

Extension to due date. Due date is now 8/4/2026.

Please note this is an RFP not Sealed bid solicitation.

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.

Documents17
IBWC Form 245C Minimum Qualifications for Award (Performance of Work By Contractor).pdfPDF
Retamal Generator Sign in Sheet.pdfPDF
RFI_Response 2.docxDOCX
191BWC26R0005.pdfPDF
Qs and As.docxDOCX
Translated Technical Report.pdfPDF
Existing Utilities As Built.PDFPDF
IBWC 110 Certification of Authority for Signing Bids.pdfPDF
IBWC 116 Stmt of Equipment.pdfPDF
IBWC 117 Pre-Bid Conference Attendence.pdfPDF
Retamal Dam Generator DB Specs Final 326.pdfPDF
IBWC Form 245A Minimum Quals for Award Joint Venture.pdfPDF
IBWC Form 245 Minimum Qualifications for Award.pdfPDF
IBWC Form 245B Backup Information.pdfPDF
Wage Determination.pdfPDF
IBWC Form 358 Nondisclosure Agreement SBU.pdfPDF
IBWC Form 358A Nondisclosure Agreement Release SBU.pdfPDF

Contact

Name
Adrian Knights
Address
Mercedes, TX 78570
Full source recordfrom SAM.gov
Type
Solicitation
Title
Retamal Dam Building and Generator
Active
Yes
Base Type
Solicitation
Notice Id
a2c1615d11cd47c4a143c4cf266e5a40
Naics Code
236220
Department
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: U.S.-MEXICO
Posted Date
Jul 16, 2026
Categorized By
llm
Resource Links
https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/9cdee4ecd2a84afaa64c2a9a63eee4c9/download?fn=IBWC%20Form%20245C%20Minimum%20Qualifications%20for%20Award%20(Performance%20of%20Work%20By%20Contractor).pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/317975e608bc4729a29b2bf2ce9a7dec/download?fn=Retamal%20Generator%20Sign%20in%20Sheet.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/228207c1fe364500bb2880a91c71a4d3/download?fn=RFI_Response%202.docx, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/1057a053b2e242169a5b2b25afe74c8b/download?fn=191BWC26R0005.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/5993879edeb64bcf8ed84650cc999b11/download?fn=Qs%20and%20As.docx, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/47755adb7a51457a86c8f67822b2aa6c/download?fn=Translated%20Technical%20Report.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/90b045e99d264125946efbdee7286592/download?fn=Existing%20%20Utilities%20As%20Built.PDF, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/a675175e17ef47328191eadd3453b645/download?fn=IBWC%20110%20Certification%20of%20Authority%20for%20Signing%20Bids.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/8de48c23ad7b42f9b9e94fb613e78bf8/download?fn=IBWC%20116%20Stmt%20of%20Equipment.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/2ecc201d835e4ef3961ef2bfcd238705/download?fn=IBWC%20117%20Pre-Bid%20Conference%20Attendence.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/3388c6f38b704f38aa263fe3f69172d0/download?fn=Retamal%20Dam%20Generator%20DB%20Specs%20Final%20326.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/1df12b712e4f4861876aa62e7872ec9d/download?fn=IBWC%20Form%20245A%20Minimum%20Quals%20for%20Award%20Joint%20Venture.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/7b346c0c791d462c92279250b54febcc/download?fn=IBWC%20Form%20245%20Minimum%20Qualifications%20for%20Award.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/b0cb55f19daa46779745383852c99093/download?fn=IBWC%20Form%20245B%20Backup%20Information.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/990d9174eab84db7bdfbb3f63e51327a/download?fn=Wage%20Determination.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/9735e7125ad444a18a952e495d4bc37b/download?fn=IBWC%20Form%20358%20Nondisclosure%20Agreement%20SBU.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/38b5ca169c0a43659a14c14913510dc8/download?fn=IBWC%20Form%20358A%20Nondisclosure%20Agreement%20Release%20SBU.pdf
Point Of Contact
Type
primary
Email
adrian.knights@ibwc.gov
Full Name
Adrian Knights
Type
secondary
Email
philip.johnson@ibwc.gov
Full Name
Philip Johnson
Description Text
***Extension to due date. Due date is now 8/4/2026.*** ***Please note this is an RFP not Sealed bid solicitation.*** 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.
Response Dead Line
Aug 4, 2026
Full Parent Path Name
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: U.S.-MEXICO.INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: U.S.-MEXICO.INTERNAT. BOUNDARY AND WATER COMM.
Place Of Performance
Zip
78570
City
Code
47700
Name
Mercedes
State
Code
TX
Name
Texas
Country
Code
USA
Name
UNITED STATES
Solicitation Number
191BWC26R0005

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