Q15001565 Conducting Feasbility Study

The State of Hawaii Harbors Division is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study focused on requiring small commercial vessel owners and operators to adopt salvage and marine firefighting plans across nine commercial ports. The primary objective is to determine the feasibility of mandating small commercial vessel operators to implement vessel response plans similar to those currently used by large commercial vessel operators, with specific attention to identifying risks applicable to smaller vessels. The study will require a detailed analysis of current marine safety protocols, an evaluation of potential alternatives, and a proposed implementation strategy for adopting new vessel response requirements. Key deliverables will include a comprehensive report documenting the feasibility assessment, proposed alternatives, potential costs, operational impacts, and recommended implementation approaches. The contract opportunity, identified as Q15001565, was posted on June 3, 2015, with proposals due by June 18, 2015, and requires completion of the study within six months of contract award. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in maritime safety, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive operational risk assessment.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The contract opportunity does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specify limitations on vendor qualifications beyond the implied need for maritime safety and regulatory expertise. Additionally, no incumbent vendors were identified, and no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available materials. The scope of work suggests the study will require a multidisciplinary approach, potentially involving maritime safety experts, regulatory compliance professionals, and commercial vessel operations specialists. While financial details are not provided, the complexity of the study implies a substantial professional services engagement that would require significant analytical capabilities and industry-specific knowledge. The study's focus on developing alternative approaches for small commercial vessel safety protocols indicates a strategic initiative by the Hawaii Harbors Division to enhance maritime safety standards.