UNSPSC 78141700: Navigational services

UNSPSC 78141700 Navigational services is a Class code encompassing the removal, towing, transport, and disposal of derelict, abandoned, and disabled vessels across inland waterways, coastal areas, and harbor environments. State and local governments procure these services to address public nuisance vessels, environmental hazards, and safety risks posed by deteriorated or grounded watercraft. Recent solicitations show active procurement of comprehensive vessel lifecycle management — floating and extraction from submerged or shallow-water positions, hazardous material remediation, environmental best-management-practice compliance, transport to authorized disposal facilities, and full documentation. Work frequently includes diver certification requirements, specialized marine insurance, and strict adherence to state environmental protection standards, particularly in coastal Florida and Pacific Northwest jurisdictions.

Issuing bodies include coastal cities (Fort Myers, Tampa, Sarasota), county marine resources divisions (Escambia County), and state natural-resources agencies (Oregon Department of State Lands, Texas General Land Office). Solicitations also reflect related towing services for municipal vehicle fleets and school districts, though these diverge from the core navigational/vessel-removal scope. The geographic concentration is heaviest in Florida — particularly Escambia County and the Tampa Bay / Southwest Florida coasts — and the Pacific Northwest. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Fort Myers' RFP26067 for derelict vessel removal on a continuing contract with disaster response capability (response due August 18, 2026); Escambia County Marine Resources Division's multiple Invitations to Quote for individual vessel removals (including WM2638 for a 32-foot Catalina near Pensacola, due July 20, 2026); and the Oregon Department of State Lands' intermediate RFP S1410000016877 for removal of abandoned vessels up to 40 feet across Multnomah, Columbia, and Clackamas Counties (response due June 23, 2026). Many Escambia County solicitations reference concurrent applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant program, indicating grant-funded procurement cycles. Cost structures typically employ unit pricing by vessel length category or lump-sum pricing per vessel, with estimated annual values ranging from $70,000 (school-district towing contracts) to $250,000 (statewide removal programs), though vessel-specific quotes show wide variance.