Bid guide
How to bid on sediment disposal for the Rio Grande Canalization Project, USIBWC
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) needs a contractor to remove and dispose of stockpiled sediment. This sediment is located along the banks of the Rio Grande channel and within the Rio Grande Canalization Project near Las Cruces, New Mexico. This work is important for maintaining the river and canalization project.
This is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity. This means only small businesses can compete for this contract. The associated NAICS code is 562119, Other Waste Collection, with a small business standard of $47 million. To qualify, a firm must perform at least 51 percent of the removal volume using its own equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern.
Key dates and deadlines
Offers are due by September 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain time (5:00 PM ET). All offers must be emailed to [email protected]. Faxed offers will not be accepted. Make sure to include the solicitation number 191BWC26R0011 in your email subject line and your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number with your offer.
A site visit was scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Questions about the solicitation were due by August 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain time. Responses to questions have been posted. If you planned to use a drone for surveying, specific drone information was due by August 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for small businesses specializing in waste collection, particularly those with experience in sediment removal and disposal. Firms with the necessary equipment and personnel to handle such projects, and who can meet the 51% self-performance requirement for small businesses, are well-suited.
The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method. This means your firm must demonstrate technical acceptability in your approach, valid experience, and past performance, in addition to offering a competitive price.
How to respond
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Your offer must include a completed Standard Form 1449 (boxes 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c), pricing for line items 001 and 002, a technical approach narrative (2-3 pages), valid experience information using IBWC Forms 245 and 245B, three past performance references, and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. If you have completed your annual representations and certifications in SAM, you only need to complete paragraph (b) of this provision.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all attachments, including the revised PWS and QASP, to fully understand the scope of work, experience requirements, licenses, insurance, equipment, personnel, and management expectations. Ensure your technical approach narrative directly addresses all items in the PWS and clearly outlines your plan of action and key team members.
Since performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required, ensure you have the financial capacity or arrangements in place to secure these bonds. For past performance, select references for projects that are similar in scope and complexity to this sediment disposal work, and ensure all contact information is current and accurate. Double-check all forms for completeness and accuracy before submission, especially the pricing table and the representations and certifications.
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