The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to build a generator and metal building at Retamal Dam.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? - The contractor will design and build a new emergency generator and metal building at Retamal Dam. - The generator will be housed in a metal building installed on a new concrete pad with a modern diesel fuel tank. - The construction includes site preparation, inspection of all systems and structures, disposal of debris and construction waste, quality control testing.
What's the contract structure and timeline? - The contract is a design-build contract. - The notice doesn't say the length of the contract or the delivery schedule.
How will they pick the winner? - The notice doesn't say the evaluation basis.
When and how do you bid? - The bid deadline is July 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM. - The solicitation will be issued pursuant to FAR Part 14. - All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The contractor and any subcontractors shall only work on site during the proposed hours of 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- RSVP for the site visit by submitting a completed Form 358 prior to attendance.