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

Aug 18, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 21, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

191BWC26R0010

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Set Aside

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Project Description

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

191BWC26R0010

Related Notice

FY264321004

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INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO

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INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Aug 18, 2026 10:21 am MDT
• Original Published Date: Jul 15, 2026 04:23 pm MDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 21, 2026 03:00 pm MDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Aug 14, 2026 05:00 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: Sep 05, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 29, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: Y1PD - CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT AND STORAGE FACILITIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Place of Performance:
  Rio Rico , AZ 85648
  USA

Description

Note: See Revised SOW

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Note: Due date for proposals is extended to August 21, 2026. Due date for questions is extended to August 3, 2026. The 3PM deadline remains the same.

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Note: Time for site visited has been corrected to 10AM Arizona Time.

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The USIBWC is issuing a Solicitation (negotiated) for the design and construction (design-build) of the Sludge Dryer Building within the USIBWC’s Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, in Rio Rico, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. This new building shall house the sludge dryer purchased for the plant.

1. Description of the Work:


2. Work as noted in the SOW:

• 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


• 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.
  
  
  
  


• 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.
  
  
  
  


• 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.


• NDA for Site visit


• 6. Anticipated Timeline

• Solicitation Release: 16, 2026


• Site Visit: July 24, 2026 at 10 AM Local. An NDA is required.


• Questions due: July 29, 2026 at 3 PM MDT.


• Proposal Due Date: August 14, 2026 at 3PM MDT.


• 7. Additional Information

• This notice is a request for proposals. The solicitation, specifications, and drawings will be made available on SAM.gov.


• Magnitude is between $1 million and $5 million.


• 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.

A site visit is scheduled for July 24, 2026, at 10AM local time. Names of individuals who plan to attend along with an IBWC Form 358 Non-Discloser Agreement (NDA) shall be furnished before 3:00 PM MDT (CO’s local time) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, by email submission to seone.jones@ibwc.gov. PPE will be required for this site visit (hard hat, safety shoes and vest). IBWC will not provide PPE. A maximum of 2 per company will be allowed. Vendors must check in with a valid ID at the administration building and let them know they are attending a site visit/walk through. All visitors must be escorted by IBWC personnel.

Photos/videos will be allowed with some restrictions. No photos of gates, fences, security features such as cameras, access points or IBWC personnel are allowed on this site visit. Only photos/video of the current sludge drying equipment will be allowed. An NDA (IBWC_Form_358_Nondisclosure_Agreement - NIWTP Biosolids Sludge Dryer Alternative Building D/B.pdf) will need to be completed prior to the site visit. Potential bidders can complete an NDA at the Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit.

All work is proposed to be completed within three hundred and sixty (365) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

The time for completion of final paperwork is included in the three hundred and sixty (365) 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.

Prospective bidders shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active Unique Entity Indentifier (UEI) in order to be eligible to receive an award from solicitation and have the NAICS code listed above under Reps & Certs. For more information, visit the website at https://www.sam.gov.

Notification of any changes or amendments to the Solicitation will be issued only at https://www.sam.gov. It is the prospective bidder's responsibility to check the website daily for any updates, amendments or any additional information. The Government will not be held responsible for any information a prospective bidder does not receive once the information is issued on the Internet.

All responsible sources must submit a bid to be considered by the Agency.

Attachment

191BWC26R0010.pdf

SOW NIWTP Biosolids Sludge Dryer Alternative Building DB.pdf

IBWC Form 358 Nondisclosure Agreement - CUI.pdf

RRFTP-0027- EQUIP. DIST.& DETAILED LAYOUTS-2026.06.07.pdf

2006 Geotech Report - MLE Improvements.pdf

AZ0025607_NIWTP_Final_Permit_Red.pdf

Nogales_Asbestos_and_Lead-Paint_Survey.pdf

NIWTP_Upgrade-Expansion_EA.pdf

NIWTP Location Maps.pdf

NIWTP_Upgrade-Expansion_FONSI.pdf

Attachments/Links

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

• Aug 18, 2026 10:21 am MDTSolicitation (Updated)
• Aug 14, 2026 07:05 am MDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Aug 14, 2026 07:02 am MDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Aug 10, 2026 09:38 am MDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Jul 30, 2026 11:06 pm MDT Presolicitation (Original)
• Jul 29, 2026 03:50 pm MDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Jul 21, 2026 06:38 am MDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Jul 17, 2026 09:06 am MDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Jul 15, 2026 04:23 pm MDT Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC YConstruction of Structures and Facilities

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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