SAM #191BWC26R0005

Design-Build Solicitation for Retamal Dam Emergency Generator and Building

The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive design-build project at Retamal Dam in Mercedes, Texas. - Government Buyer: - International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), Acquisitions Division - Contracting office located at 4191 North Mesa St, El Paso, TX - Scope of Work: - Complete design and construction of a new emergency generator system and building at Retamal Dam - Includes design, construction labor, equipment, materials, and closeout documentation (drawing record, O&M manuals) - Replacement of the non-functional emergency generator with a modern diesel generator - Installation of the generator in a new metal building on a concrete pad - Provision and installation of a modern diesel fuel tank - Site preparation, inspection of systems and structures, debris and waste disposal, and quality control testing - Notable Requirements: - Minimum 5-year warranty for the generator and automatic transfer switch - 20-year warranty for shingles, roofing, and roof system - Compliance with Buy American construction material provisions - Performance and payment bonds, builder's risk insurance, and adherence to safety standards - Emphasis on small business subcontracting goals - Electronic proposal submission via secure SharePoint portal - Work restricted to USIBWC facility hours; must avoid adjacent US Fish and Wildlife property - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Retamal Dam, Mercedes, Texas (primary work site) - USIBWC Mercedes Field Office (site visit location) - USIBWC Acquisitions Division, El Paso, TX (contracting office)

Description

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

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