Operation & Maintenance of the South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) is seeking qualified contractors for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) located in San Diego, California. The contract encompasses full-service O&M, including management, labor, equipment, and compliance with environmental regulations, as the plant expands its capacity from 25 million gallons per day (MGD) to 35 MGD by 2025 and ultimately to 60 MGD by 2027. This procurement is critical for ensuring the effective treatment of wastewater originating from Tijuana, Mexico, and maintaining compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by January 16, 2026, with further inquiries directed to Philip Johnson at philip.johnson@ibwc.gov or Seone Michael Jones at seone.jones@ibwc.gov.