Scorpion Submarine Towing Services for Disposal | RFI PW-26-764 | Template v3.14.25 |

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City of

Long Beach Request for Information PW-26-764

Scorpion Submarine Towing Services for Disposal

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Please read this entire document carefully as it contains important information essential to your proposal

Overview

Summary The City of Long Beach (“City”) is seeking information from qualified maritime tow operators to assist with ocean towing services for the Scorpion Submarine from its existing location adjacent to the Queen Mary to an international disposal facility.

Key Dates Release Date: August 12, 2026

Responses Due: 11:00 AM (PST), September 16, 2026

The City reserves the right to modify these dates at any time, with appropriate notice to prospective Contractors. Nothing in this Request for Information constitutes an agreement that Respondents will be retained by the City for any term.

Response Information Responses must be submitted electronically via LongBeachBuys.com.

Official Contact William Reyes rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov All communication with the City related to this RFI must be directed to the contact listed above.

mailto:rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov

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Contents

1 The Opportunity

1.1 Background

1.2 Project Details

1.3 Goals

1.4 Result of the Expression of Interest

2 How to Respond

2.1 Timeliness & Instructions

2.2 Response Template

1 The Opportunity

1.1 Background

The City of Long Beach (City) is exploring opportunities for removing the 299-foot Foxtrot-class (diesel-electric) Soviet-era Scorpion submarine (B-427), which is docked in the enclosed basin next to the Queen Mary in the Long Beach harbor. The City is soliciting this Request for Information (RFI) to seek information from maritime towing companies qualified to provide towing services for the submarine from its current location adjacent to the Queen Mary to an off-site, local or international facility.

This RFI is intended to assess the market for qualified ocean towing operators that are capable of and interested in providing comprehensive services for the removal and relocation of the submarine. The City seeks information regarding firms with expertise in design assistance, regulatory compliance and permitting assistance, export coordination (including the preparation and submission of required applications and filings), and ocean towing services.

1.2 Project Details

The City seeks to obtain information regarding the qualifications, relevant experience, and estimated costs of interested operators capable of providing the following services:

Assist the City by providing design assistance and vessel preparation requirements Regulatory compliance Export coordination Assist with all regulatory permitting required for international towing, export, and disposal, including advising on applicable requirements and preparing all necessary communications and files

Towing services Assist with identifying, evaluating, and contracting with off-site location to receive and dispose of submarine Provide submarine preparation and towing services to off-site location Assumptions / Exclusions:

The submarine is currently behind an existing rock revetment within the Queen Mary Basin. Information requested under this RFI, and services requested under any potential future Request for Proposals (RFP), do not include dredging, removal or modification of the rock-revetment, or other site access improvements. Any future awarded towing operator will coordinate with the City to identify any access requirements necessary to facilitate the removal and relocation of the submarine. The City anticipates that any required access improvements will be performed under a separate, independently procured contract.

1.3 Goals

The City is evaluating removal options for the submarine and is seeking information and interest of quality towing contractors that have relevant project experience:

Has your company provided domestic and international towing services for a public agency?

Has your company provided domestic and international towing services for a private company?

Has your company provided domestic and international towing services for submarine disposal?

What were the towing distances and approximate costs for the services?

What were the environmental, permitting, and any other regulatory requirements?

What was the condition of the vessel and what preparation was required for towing?

1.4 Result of the Expression of Interest

Interested organizations are encouraged to express their interest by following the response instructions below. If multiple vendors express interest in this opportunity and are deemed responsive, responsible, qualified, and presenting a solution that meets the City’s needs in the City’s sole discretion, the City may issue a formal RFP to competitively award a contract for Scorpion Submarine Towing Services for Disposal. Notification of the result of this Request for Information and a future RFP would be issued through the City’s electronic bid notification system.

This is a Request for Information only. This RFI does not constitute an RFP, a promise to issue a solicitation in the future, or any contract whatsoever. Respondents are advised that all costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at their expense.

2 How to Respond

2.1 Timeliness & Instructions

MILESTONE

TIME

(PACIFIC) &

DATE LOCATION / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Release date August 12, Responses due 11:00 AM

(PST),

September

16, 2026

Responses should be submitted electronically via LongBeachBuys.com.

Late responses, or responses submitted through other channels will not be accepted.

Respondents are responsible for submitting their responses completely and on time.

o Respondents will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from LongBeachBuys.com indicating that the response was submitted successfully. The City will only receive responses that were transmitted successfully.

o For technical support, email or call the City during normal business hours at LBPurchasing@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6200.

Responses reviewed to determine next steps

TBD If multiple vendors express interest in this opportunity and are deemed responsive, responsible, qualified, and presenting a solution that meets the City’s needs in the City’s sole discretion, the City may issue a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to competitively award a contract.

Notification of the result of this RFI and of a future RFP would be issued through the City’s electronic bid notification system.

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2.2 Response Template

Responses should include all of the following information.

An editable version of the template below has been posted to Long Beach Buys.

Respondents should complete the editable template and submit it as their Response.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name Title Email Address

Primary Contact

Phone Number Name Address DIR Number (if applicable)

Organization

Website

1. Design consultation requirements: Can your company provide design consultation services to assist with preparation for towing operations?

2. Regulatory agency requirements: Can your company provide services for obtaining all regulatory permit and export requirements for international transport and disposal?

3. Towing requirements: Can your company provide ocean towing services for a ~300’- long submarine to an international facility for disposal? Please provide justification / previous projects of a similar nature (see Section

1.3 for previous experience questions).

4. Labor Compliance: Does your firm have the ability to meet labor compliance requirements and have the ability to obtain all necessary documentation and software to meet the City’s prevailing wage requirements?

5. Total cost of services: What are the anticipated total costs for towing services, factoring any potential salvage value?

Authorization: I certify that I am authorized to submit this Request for Information on behalf of the organization listed above.

Name Signature Date