Project Information

Bid Title

NIWTP Biosolids Sludge Dryer Alternative Building D/B

Issuing Agency

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO

Location

Arizona

Published Date

Jul 1, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 16, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FY264321004

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Notice ID

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 01, 2026 12:46 pm MDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 16, 2026 05:00 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Jul 31, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: Y1PD - CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT AND STORAGE FACILITIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 236210 - Industrial Building Construction
• Place of Performance:
  Rio Rico , AZ 85648
  USA

Description

Pre-Solicitation Notice

The USIBWC intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a design-build contract to construct a new building at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The new facility will house advanced sludge dewatering and drying equipment, including polymer equipment, as part of the NIWTP’s biosolids management upgrade.

The project includes:

• Design and construction of a new building to accommodate the sludge dryer system and associated equipment.


• Demolition of the existing belt filter presses and related polymer system components (excluding concrete foundations, overhead structure, and electrical motor control centers).


• Relocation of an existing three-sided metal structure.


• All associated site work, utilities, permitting, and commissioning to deliver a fully operational, code-compliant, and ready-to-use facility.

The final product shall be a fully commissioned, turn-key building with all required utilities (water, sanitary sewer, communications, electrical, fire protection, etc.) and site improvements, ready for immediate use upon completion.

2. Project Location

Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant

Santa Cruz County, Arizona

(31°26'56.58"N, 110°57'49.33"W)

3. Procurement Approach

• Type: Design-Build (DB)


• Contract Structure: Firm Fixed Price


• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)


• Set-Aside: The Government anticipates a small business set-aside, subject to market research results.

4. Scope of Work Highlights

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  Phase 1: Design

  
  
  
  
  
  • Site investigation, surveying, geotechnical investigations, and design development.
  
  
  • Preparation of construction documents, technical specifications, and all required reports.
  
  
  • Coordination with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
  
  
  
  


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  Phase 2: Construction

  
  
  
  
  
  • Site preparation, demolition, and relocation activities.
  
  
  • Construction of the new sludge dryer building and installation of all required systems.
  
  
  • Quality control testing, commissioning, and project closeout.
  
  
  
  


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  Compliance:

  
  
  
  
  
  • All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes, including NEPA, OSHA, ADA/ABAAS, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
  
  
  • The contractor is responsible for all required permits and coordination with utility providers.
  
  
  
  

5. Submission Requirements (When Solicitation is Issued)

Interested offerors will be required to submit:

• Qualifications and relevant experience with similar design-build projects.


• Technical approach and project management plan.


• Past performance information.


• Price proposal.

6. Anticipated Timeline

• Pre-solicitation Notice: June 2026


• Solicitation Release: On or about July 16, 2026


• Site Visit: To be announced in the solicitation


• Proposal Due Date: Approximately 30 days after solicitation release

7. Additional Information

• This notice is not a request for proposals. The solicitation, specifications, and drawings will be made available on SAM.gov.


• All interested parties are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for updates.


• Questions regarding this notice may be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer listed in the forthcoming solicitation.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 4191 N. Mesa
• El Paso , TX 79902
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Seone Michael Jones
• seone.jones@ibwc.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jul 01, 2026 12:46 pm MDTPresolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC YConstruction of Structures and Facilities

• NAICS 236210Industrial Building Construction

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