Retamal Dam Building and Generator

The International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is soliciting design-build services for an emergency generator and a supporting building at Retamal Dam in Mercedes, Texas. The project involves replacing a non-functional generator with a modern diesel fuel tank system housed in a new metal building on a concrete pad. This procurement is a small business set-aside under FAR Part 14, with an estimated value between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The scope includes site preparation, system inspections, debris disposal, and quality control testing. The performance period consists of 425 days for construction and a 120-day closeout period, totaling 545 days. Bids are due by July 21, 2026, for this firm-fixed-price award. The solicitation package includes the SF-1442 and mandatory forms for handling Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information. Bidders must complete IBWC Form 358, a Nondisclosure Agreement, to access technical drawings and attend the pre-bid site visit. The USIBWC has issued a solicitation for the design-build of an emergency generator and building at Retamal Dam in Mercedes, Texas. This project replaces a non-functional generator to restore operational readiness. The work includes installing a new generator and diesel fuel tank system inside a metal building on a new concrete pad. The USIBWC requires a design-build solution to replace a non-functional emergency generator at Retamal Dam. The project includes installing a new generator and a modern diesel fuel tank inside a new metal building on a concrete pad. The scope covers the entire lifecycle, including site preparation, system inspections, debris disposal, and quality control testing.