Notice of Special Procurement

The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) has initiated a Special Procurement (#S-14100-00003954) for Abandoned and Derelict Vessel (ADV) Removal Services, seeking to amend nine existing Price Agreements to address the extensive backlog of commercial and recreational vessels posing environmental and public safety risks. The procurement aims to extend current contracts through July 31, 2029, and expand the scope of services, which include vessel removal, salvage, storage, low-risk and higher-risk removals, and large vessel deconstruction. Key deliverables involve comprehensive statewide ADV removal across various maritime and coastal environments in Oregon. The public notice was initially posted on August 3, 2022, with a protest deadline of August 10, 2022, for any affected parties to submit written concerns to the State Chief Procurement Officer. Michelle Johnson from the Oregon Department of State Lands serves as the single point of contact for questions and additional information regarding this special procurement process.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The current contract amendments will incrementally increase the maximum not-to-exceed compensation from $1,350,000 to $11,350,000, representing a significant budget expansion to comprehensively address the ADV issue. While specific incumbent vendors are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a transition from intermediate to formal award for existing contractors. The services will require vendors with maritime removal expertise, environmental compliance capabilities, and demonstrated experience in vessel salvage and deconstruction. The expanded contract seeks to provide DSL with flexible, long-term solutions for managing abandoned and derelict vessels across Oregon's coastal and inland waterways, with a focus on mitigating environmental risks and improving public safety through systematic vessel removal and management strategies.