Replacement of Hydraulic System for Penstock #5
ID: 191BWC25B0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICOINTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICOINTERNAT BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMEl Paso, TX, 79902, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS (Y1KA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee53858d5b844771b57683cda2d82a60/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 5, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The International Boundary and Water Commission (US-MEXICO) is seeking bids for the replacement of the hydraulic system for Penstock #5 at Amistad Dam, which has been non-functional for several years. The project entails comprehensive site preparation, inspection of existing systems, replacement of the hydraulic system, debris disposal, quality control testing, and potentially the manufacturing of a new penstock bulkhead. This work is critical for restoring the functionality of the dam's infrastructure, which plays a vital role in water management between the United States and Mexico. The estimated project value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, with a completion timeline of 485 calendar days, including 365 days for construction and 120 days for contract closeout. Interested parties should contact Adrian Knights at adrian.knights@ibwc.gov, and the solicitation is expected to be posted on or around April 4, 2025, remaining open for at least 30 days.

Point(s) of Contact
Adrian Knights
adrian.knights@ibwc.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Presolicitation Notice - Replacement of Hydraulic System Penstock 5.docx
Mar 19, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is initiating an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the replacement of the hydraulic system for Penstock #5 at Amistad Dam, which has been non-functional for several years. The project involves site preparation, system inspection, hydraulic system replacement, debris disposal, quality control testing, and possibly manufacturing a new penstock bulkhead. Key constraints include specific working hours, the need for a certified crane operator for the bulkhead relocation, and restrictions on site access through a port of entry with stringent documentation requirements. The project's estimated value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 under NAICS Code 237990. The timeline for completion is set at 485 calendar days, of which 365 days are allocated for construction, followed by 120 days for contract closeout. The Solicitation is expected to be posted on or around April 4, 2025, and will remain open for at least 30 days. This presolicitation notice invites responsible sources to submit bids for consideration by the USIBWC.
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