Derelict Vessel Removal Services Along The Texas Gulf Coast

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 5937-LP for Derelict Vessel Removal Services along the Texas Gulf Coast, seeking experienced marine contractors to remove, transport, and properly dispose of 25 vessels across five coastal regions. Qualified vendors may bid on one or multiple regions, with the primary objective of clearing state-owned submerged lands of abandoned vessels. The solicitation was released on June 27, 2025, with proposals due on July 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, and the contract term extending from execution date through October 31, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension. Contractors must complete vessel removal within 180 calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed, with a maximum of 45 calendar days to commence operations. The evaluation criteria will be based on a best value approach, with cost comprising 40% of the assessment, alongside factors such as experience, qualifications, methodology, safety record, and overall responsiveness. Contractors are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, permits, and insurance.

The RFP establishes a 25% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal, requiring detailed documentation of good faith efforts to include HUB vendors in the project. While the GLO will not guarantee a specific volume of work and may reduce the number of vessels during the procurement process, contractors must maintain a comprehensive insurance package that includes commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and marine-specific coverages. The funding appears to be state-based, with no indication of federal or external funding sources. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate significant marine contracting experience, strong safety protocols, and the capability to operate across multiple coastal regions. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project's scope suggests a potentially substantial contract value, depending on the complexity and size of vessel removal operations. Interested contractors should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the detailed requirements, submission guidelines, and specific regional considerations for vessel removal services.