UNSPSC 81103007: Offshore rig positioning service

This service determines soil characteristics and oceanographic conditions of the area. This will define the safest place for positioning a platform or jack-up rig and therefore mitigate risks of geological or geotechnical origin that may endanger the infrastructure.

UNSPSC 81103007 Offshore rig positioning service is a Commodity code that encompasses vessel and barge positioning, loading, and deployment operations in offshore marine environments — primarily artificial reef deployment, dredge material placement, and subsea infrastructure positioning work. State and local governments solicit this service through county coastal and environmental divisions, port authorities, and county parks departments to support marine resource management, waterfront infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration. The work involves providing ocean-going vessels (tugs, barges, specialized deck equipment), qualified maritime personnel, and coordinated positioning at GPS-designated offshore sites in compliance with marine operational standards and environmental permitting requirements.

Recent solicitation activity centers in Florida and Georgia. Volusia County, Florida issued ITB 26B127JS for artificial reef deployment services on October 5, 2026, with bids due November 5, 2026, requiring offshore barge positioning at 18 permitted reef sites in water depths of 50 to 130 feet and 1 to 33 miles offshore; the contract covers a three-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals and is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total cost, delivery capability, equipment specifications, and past performance. DeKalb County, Georgia posted ITB 2026-076-ITB on June 9, 2026 for reconstruction work at the DeKalb Tennis Center including IT and low-voltage infrastructure installation—a posting that does not reflect the code's offshore marine scope. Broward County's June 23, 2026 RFI on Mobil lubricants for ship-to-shore cranes addresses port-side materials rather than offshore positioning. The code shows limited recent state and local activity aligned with its nominal scope; the Volusia County artificial reef contract represents the primary representative opportunity.