Marine Debris Removal at Oswald West State Park

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) under ORS 279B.070 for marine debris removal at Oswald West State Park in Tillamook County. The specific project involves removing a substantial marine debris object measuring 17 feet wide by 20 feet long by 5 feet tall, consisting of plate and angle steel components encapsulating buoyant foam, located near the mouth of Short Sand Creek. Due to the challenging terrain, contractors must propose removal methods using either a seagoing salvage vessel or helicopter, with careful consideration of environmental impact, public access limitations, and performance scheduling. The RFP requires detailed proposals that include comprehensive pricing breakdowns covering equipment, mobilization, labor, disposal, and fuel costs. Proposals are due by May 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM PT, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held on May 2, 2023, near the Short Sand Creek Parking Lot. OPRD will evaluate proposals based on contractor qualifications, relevant experience, key personnel, proposed timeline, and overall price, with the intent to award a not-to-exceed contract for completed and accepted work.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the RFP indicates that qualified contractors with marine salvage and environmental removal capabilities are eligible to respond. The solicitation does not appear to have restrictions limiting participation to specific enterprise types or disadvantaged business classifications. The Notice of Intent to Award reveals that NRC Environmental Services, Inc. of Portland, Oregon, was selected as the highest-ranked and responsive proposer. No specific budget range or award value was directly stated in the documents, though the contract will be structured as a not-to-exceed agreement with payments made only for completed work. Addendums to the RFP provided additional flexibility by allowing alternate removal and disposal options and introducing contingency pricing mechanisms for potential weather-related delays. The project must be completed by June 30, 2023, with contractors required to demonstrate technical expertise in marine debris removal and environmental conservation.