Contract · Federal · No Set aside used
Retamal Dam Buoy System
- Agency
- INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO / INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
- Location
- Mercedes, TX
- Amount
- Amount not listed
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS code
- 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction look up NAICS codes
- PSC code
- 2050
Timeline
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Posted
Sep 9, 2026
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Status
Closing soon
What contracts like this typically pay
est. $55K-$1.4M
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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
- Mercedes, TX
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS
- 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Scope
- Federal
***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.
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