Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 191BWC26R0004, issued by the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), modifies the original solicitation by increasing the quantity and changing the unit of measure for Crude Glycerin. Effective November 20, 2025, this amendment alters CLINs 0001 through 0005, raising the quantity from 0 to 193,000 and changing the unit of measure from

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 191BWC26R0004) issued by the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for the supply of crude glycerin to the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. The solicitation was issued on November 20, 2025, with an offer due date of December 8, 2025, and is set aside for small businesses. The contract has a base year and four option years, with performance periods extending from December 2025 to December 2030. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The document outlines various FAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, and representations, including those concerning telecommunications equipment, small business utilization, and labor standards. It also details ordering limitations, with minimum orders of $500 and maximum single item orders of $35,000.

This government file addresses key inquiries regarding a federal solicitation, clarifying definitions and procedures. It defines past performance based on criteria like quality, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and contract compliance, tracked through systems like CPARS and SAM.gov. Failure in past performance can result from negative ratings, documented issues like late deliveries or poor quality, or failure to submit required documentation. The current glycerin price is $3.40 per gallon, with a delivery cost of $0.07 per pound. The solicitation is being issued before the anticipated contract end to prevent a break in service. Standard methods for determining glycerin percentage include AOAC 977.20 (mod) and ASTM D 1252-95. Bid submissions must be sent via email to seone.jones@ibwc.gov before 3 PM on the due date.

This document outlines critical information for vendors supplying glycerin to a government plant, detailing product specifications, delivery logistics, and payment terms. Key laboratory methods for compliance verification include AOAC 977.20 (mod)*, ASTM 8I755, AOAC 977.20 (mod)+, and ASTM D 1252-95. The plant permits glycerin use before COA results are available, with a 7-10 day turnaround for test results. Deliveries vary, sometimes requiring multiple per week, and can be accommodated outside standard hours with advance notice. The driver connects the tanker's hose to a 3-inch cam-lock fitting, with no fill pumps at the tanks. Task orders are typically issued two weeks in advance, often as split orders, with fixed pricing preferred. Invoices are paid within 30 days via IPP. Plant operators are responsible for product acceptance. Contractors are liable for spill response. Site-specific training for tanker hookup is required. Refined glycerin is acceptable with advance notification. The facility has not experienced supply interruptions or received glycerin below 70% and prefers communication per delivery.

The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) seeks bids for the supply and delivery of crude glycerin to the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP) in Rio Rico, Arizona. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the need for crude glycerin as a supplemental carbon source for the plant's biological nutrient removal (BNR) denitrification process, with a projected monthly usage of approximately 15,500 gallons. The crude glycerin must meet specific material properties, including a minimum 70% glycerol content. The USIBWC reserves the right to reject non-conforming material and will sample deliveries for independent lab analysis. Payment terms are tied to glycerol content, with a sliding scale for material between 60% and 70%, and rejection for anything below 60%. Deliveries are required within seven calendar days of a task order, on an as-needed basis, to the NIWTP facility. The contract period includes a base year plus four option years, with invoices to be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System.