Contract · Federal · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Tainter Gates Sandblasting

Agency: INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO / INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
Location: Del Rio, TX
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Jul 19, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction look up NAICS codes
PSC code: Z2LB - Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Jul 19, 2026
Status

Closing soon

What contracts like this typically pay

est. $55K-$1.4M

Estimated from 28 similar past awards nationwide, NAICS 237990.

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What this contract is for

Agency: INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO / INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
Location: Del Rio, TX
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Scope: Federal

The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, United States Section (USIBWC) intends to issue a solicitation for the sandblasting and painting of eight (8) Tainter gates at the Amistad Dam located in Val Verde County, Texas.

The project involves the rehabilitation of the radial gates, including surface preparation, sandblasting, and application of a new coating system to ensure the longevity and functionality of the gates.

Scope of Work: The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: Testing for lead-based paint on the existing coatings.

Complete removal of existing paint/coating from the eight radial gates.

Surface preparation through sandblasting to achieve the required cleanliness and profile.

Application of a new coating system as specified in the technical specifications.

Replacement of radial gate anodes, side seals, bottom seals, and seal fasteners.

Re-tensioning of gate cables and alignment of gates after seal replacement and re-lubrication.

Compliance with all safety and environmental regulations, including the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Project Duration: The project is expected to be completed within 365 days from the date of award.

Site Visit: Contractors are highly encouraged to attend a site visit to provide potential bidders with an opportunity to inspect the worksite and existing conditions.

Site visits may be schedule for Amistad Field Office, 670 Texas Spur 349, Del Rio, TX 78840 with the following CORs: Evelio Siller-Area Operations Manager [email protected] 830-469-3440 915-315-0009 Juan Escobar – Powerplant Superintendent [email protected] 830-469-3440 Demetrius Gaines-Assistant Area Operations Manager [email protected] 830-469-3440 Virtual site visits (video/photographs)...

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