# Retamal Dam Buoy System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/191bwc26r0006

- Solicitation number: 191BWC26R0006
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: International Boundary and Water Commission: US-Mexico
- Contracting office: Internat. Boundary and Water Comm. (199401)
- NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Product or service code: 2050 Buoys
- Place of performance: Mercedes, Texas
- First posted: August 4, 2026
- Last posted: September 9, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ae2015fcd9c349da8d210ac7f5d3ef75/view

## Description

***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.

## Attachments

- [Qualifications.docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/9267dcd375a5473bbb67625841933935/download)

## Publications

- August 4, 2026: Solicitation, due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice db94645701524a16b285cb702fd1f0ec. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/db94645701524a16b285cb702fd1f0ec/view
- August 13, 2026: Solicitation, due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 033e6a1625fd46b9a18bb00d5989068e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/033e6a1625fd46b9a18bb00d5989068e/view
- September 9, 2026: Solicitation, due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 46d798fd91744d88901d05a609f89d8c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/46d798fd91744d88901d05a609f89d8c/view
- September 9, 2026: Solicitation, due September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice ae2015fcd9c349da8d210ac7f5d3ef75. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ae2015fcd9c349da8d210ac7f5d3ef75/view

## Points of contact

- Adrian Knights, adrian.knights@ibwc.gov

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