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Amistad Reservoir Plugging of Penstock #4
Contact and place of performance
juan loera
USA
The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is issuing a Solicitation (sealed bid) for the purpose of permanently plugging of Penstock #4 to eliminate the need for continued maintenance of penstock and irrigation gates. Most work takes place 190 feet below Amistad Dam's service deck. Contractor must manage the confined space and any water infiltrations. The ma...
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Per FAR 36.204, the magnitude of the project is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
The work is located in Val Verde County, Texas. A site visit date will be listed in the Solicitation. The work will be performed under NAICS Code 237990. The Contract will be firm-fixed price.
All work shall be completed within three hundred (300) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
The time for completion of final paperwork is included in the three hundred (300) calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
The Solicitation, plans, and specifications are expected to be posted on or about May 30, 2026 (this is a target date which may slip or change). The Solicitation will be available for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days.
This is a Presolicitation Notice. The Solicitation will include information on how to obtain the plans and specifications. All responsible sources may submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.
The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a firm-fixed price sealed bid contract to permanently plug Penstock #4 at the Amistad Dam. The project’s primary objective is to eliminate the requirements for ongoing maintenance of the penstock and irrigation gates. Construction tasks involve managing confined spaces and water infiltration 190 feet below the dam’s service deck, including the installation of bulkheads, unwatering systems, and manlifts. Major efforts include the removal of irrigation gates, installation of concrete forms and grouting tubes, and the placement and grouting of the penstock plug. The work is classified under NAICS 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction and PSC Z2KA for Repair or Alteration of Dams.
Located in Val Verde County, Texas, the project is estimated at a magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. All work must be completed within 300 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with 180 days allotted for construction and the remaining 120 days designated for final paperwork and site cleanup. Performance is subject to site constraints, including a 70,000-pound load capacity on the embankment crest road and standard USIBWC facility hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, personnel must coordinate site access through the port of entry, which typically operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The solicitation number for this requirement is FY26PresolicitationNotice, and there is no set-aside designated (NONE/NONE). Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of May 13, 2026. The USIBWC anticipates posting the formal solicitation, plans, and specifications on or about May 30, 2026. Juan Loera is the designated point of contact for this opportunity. Workers must possess proper documentation for reentry to the United States when crossing through the port of entry to access the worksite.
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