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Solicitation

Retamal Dam Buoy System

191BWC26R0006

International Boundary and Water Commission: US-Mexico, Internat. Boundary and Water Comm.. Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

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Awarded

Texas Electrical & Testing Services LLC

$768,000.00 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2026

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

  1. ***Proposal due date extended to 9/16/2026***
  2. ***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. 

Attachments

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The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Texas Electrical & Testing Services LLC
UEI
EJUMYCUW6RE5
CAGE
7W8N4
Vendor location
Del Rio, TX
Contract
191BWC26C0083, definitive contract
Obligated
$768,000.00
Actions
1 between September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2026
Competition
Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
Retamal Buoy System Warning Signs Emergency
Match
solicitation number 191BWC26R0006 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 19BM (high confidence)
Record
USAspending award page

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. August 4, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice db94645701524a16b285cb702fd1f0ec

    5 revisions on SAM
    • September 18, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 13, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 4, 2026: publish, solicitation

  2. August 13, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 033e6a1625fd46b9a18bb00d5989068e

    4 revisions on SAM
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 13, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 4, 2026: publish, solicitation

  3. September 9, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 46d798fd91744d88901d05a609f89d8c

    4 revisions on SAM
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 13, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 4, 2026: publish, solicitation

  4. September 9, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice ae2015fcd9c349da8d210ac7f5d3ef75

    4 revisions on SAM
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 13, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 4, 2026: publish, solicitation

  5. September 18, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 55dea05901f542719e7007f1e3186ba4

    5 revisions on SAM
    • September 18, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 9, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 13, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 4, 2026: publish, solicitation

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