Bid Proposals Update.pdf

This Bid Proposals Update document presents bidding results from the Port of Newport's Request for Proposals for the disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels in Oregon. The RFP sought qualified marine salvage companies, marine construction firms, waste disposal specialists, and boat yards to remove, dismantle, and properly dispose of up to 17 vessels, with three vessels—BUSTER, ECLIPSE, and SEA WOLF—requiring immediate removal by November 30, 2025. The mandatory site meeting was held on October 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Port Administration Office, with proposals due on October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Work is scheduled to commence after November 1, 2025, and must be completed prior to June 1, 2026. The Port of Newport will evaluate all bids for responsiveness and notify bidders of the officially determined low bid through future addendum.

Nine bids were received from the following contractors: Ballard ($1,233,009.00), Billeter Marine ($1,368,414.74), Clean Harbors ($2,006,601.00), NRCES ($975,000.00), O'Malley ($754,491.00), PEAK Environmental ($1,228,846.00), Port of Toledo ($354,200.00), Table Mountain ($847,958.11), and Columbia River Hazmat ($1,300,598.50). The project is funded by grant revenue from the Oregon Department of State Lands and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must maintain business liability insurance with minimum $2,000,000 coverage and comply with all local, state, and federal permits and OR-OSHA and OSHA safety requirements. The project is supported by the BoatUS Foundation's Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Program and NOAA's Marine Debris Program, with national funding exceeding $7 million allocated for ADV removal initiatives.