Opportunity

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is seeking bids for the design and construction of an emergency generator and a housing building at Retamal Dam in Mercedes, Texas. The project replaces a failed generator and involves a design-build effort to install a new unit within a metal building on a concrete pad, including a diesel fuel tank and an automatic transfer switch. This FAR Part 14 solicitation has a bid deadline of July 21, 2026. The work follows a two-phase model with a 425-day construction period and a 120-day closeout. Operations are limited to 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Site access requires coordination with Border Patrol and adherence to environmental restrictions regarding adjacent U.S. Fish and Wildlife property. The solicitation package includes technical specifications and mandatory IBWC compliance forms covering bidder experience, financial health, and technical expertise in immersion coatings. The USIBWC is seeking bids for a design-build project to replace a failed emergency generator at Retamal Dam. The scope includes a new metal building on a concrete pad, a diesel fuel tank, and all necessary electrical and mechanical systems. Work is limited to 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Site access through USIBWC levees requires coordination with Border Patrol and marked vehicles. All activities must stay within USIBWC property, avoiding the adjacent U.S. Fish and Wildlife land.