# Retamal Dam Building and Generator

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/191bwc26r0005

- Solicitation number: 191BWC26R0005
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: International Boundary and Water Commission: US-Mexico
- Contracting office: Internat. Boundary and Water Comm. (199401)
- NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Product or service code: Y1JZ Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Mercedes, Texas
- First posted: June 24, 2026
- Last posted: August 17, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/40185dc25732489386f9c9e58090c096/view

## Description

Extension to due date. Due date is now 8/31/2026.

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 15. All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.

## Publications

- June 24, 2026: Solicitation, due July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 08ffe0ce2e664a8e8bb0ca6c81bcb4df. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/08ffe0ce2e664a8e8bb0ca6c81bcb4df/view
- June 25, 2026: Solicitation, due July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice bcbd2d337cf24252ae2a2a968976dd2a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bcbd2d337cf24252ae2a2a968976dd2a/view
- July 16, 2026: Solicitation, due August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice a2c1615d11cd47c4a143c4cf266e5a40. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a2c1615d11cd47c4a143c4cf266e5a40/view
- July 27, 2026: Solicitation, due August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 23252626bbcb4ee68fceab03a04fec65. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/23252626bbcb4ee68fceab03a04fec65/view
- July 31, 2026: Solicitation, due August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 26c30829e24846d68feede51efa2a17c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/26c30829e24846d68feede51efa2a17c/view
- July 31, 2026: Solicitation, due August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 6da9c42f26b04b83a495317c22b2256b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6da9c42f26b04b83a495317c22b2256b/view
- August 4, 2026: Solicitation, due August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 76ffd17968654d8993cfdfee4c2453f7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/76ffd17968654d8993cfdfee4c2453f7/view
- August 17, 2026: Solicitation, due August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 40185dc25732489386f9c9e58090c096. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/40185dc25732489386f9c9e58090c096/view

## Points of contact

- Adrian Knights, adrian.knights@ibwc.gov
- Philip Johnson, philip.johnson@ibwc.gov

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