The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is issuing a Solicitation (negotiated) for the design and construction (design-build) of Penstock #5 in Amistad Dam. This penstock has not been functional in several years. The successful Offeror will evaluate the conditions onsite, determine what repairs are required, and fully restore Penstock #5 to full functionality.
The Design Phase includes, but is not limited to, the site investigation, all required designs, lead-based paint testing, production of construction documents (minimum of drawings and technical specifications), production of all project reports, and if awarded, the manufacturer of new penstock bulkhead. The Construction Phase includes, but is not limited to, site preparation, construction, rehabilitation of penstock and irrigation gates, lead remediation (if required), disposal of debris and construction waste, and all quality control testing
The following site constraints apply:
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 is proposed to be completed within eleven hundred forty (1140) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
The time for completion of final paperwork is included in the eleven hundred forty (1140) calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The final design and construction Contract durations will be negotiated with Offerors during the Phase Two technical proposal evaluations.
The Solicitation will be issued pursuant to FAR Subpart 36.3 - Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures. Phase One shall include evaluation of technical qualifications and capability to perform and Phase Two shall include evaluation of technical proposal and price.
The Solicitation is expected to be posted on or about July 25, 2023 (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 Scope of Work and attachments. All responsible sources may submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.