Tainter Gates Sandblasting

The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, United States Section (USIBWC) is soliciting bids for the sandblasting and painting of eight Tainter gates at the Amistad Dam located in Val Verde County, Texas. The project involves the rehabilitation of the radial gates, including surface preparation, sandblasting, and application of a new coating system. The scope of work includes testing for lead-based paint, complete removal of existing paint, surface preparation, application of a new coating system, replacement of radial gate anodes, side seals, bottom seals, and seal fasteners, re-tensioning of gate cables, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. • The project is expected to be completed within six months from the date of award. • A site visit is highly encouraged for potential bidders to inspect the worksite and existing conditions. • The estimated magnitude of the project is $1 Million to $5 Million. • The contract type is a firm-fixed-price contract, and it is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. • The NAICS code for this project is 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.