Removal and Disposal of Abandoned and Derelict Vessels

The Oregon Department of State Lands is issuing an Intermediate Request for Proposal (RFP) for the removal and disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) up to 40 feet in length, including sailboats, operating across multiple waterways in Multnomah, Columbia, and Clackamas Counties. The procurement seeks a single contractor capable of providing comprehensive services including mobilization, securing, salvaging, towing, haul-out, transport, storage, environmental testing and abatement, dismantling, and disposal across the Willamette River (RM 0 to RM 26.5), Sandy River within Multnomah County (RM 0 to RM 16), Columbia River within Oregon bounds (RM 96 to RM 197), Columbia Slough, and Multnomah Channel within Multnomah County (RM 12.5 to the Willamette River). The contractor must demonstrate capability for timely response with mobilization timeframes ranging from same-day to longer durations, provide detailed pricing structures accounting for time and material costs, identify required permits and licenses, and address applicable state and local regulations. Key evaluation criteria allocate 40 points for understanding of requested services, 20 points for approach to services, 20 points for experience and qualifications, and 20 points for cost proposal, with up to 50 additional points possible for interviews or follow-up questions. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST via Teams, with proposals due June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The contract period extends through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew, and selected proposers may be notified of interviews by July 7, 2026.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular organization types, disadvantaged enterprises, or socially/economically disadvantaged businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. Proposers must submit a completed W-9 TIN Request form, a proposal cover sheet with two references, and various certifications regarding non-discrimination, tax compliance, conflict of interest disclosures, and workplace harassment prevention policies for contracts with anticipated prices of $150,000 or more. The contract is valued at up to $250,000 for the specified period, with payments made only for completed and accepted deliverables and services according to a payment schedule to be established in the Statement of Work. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), with the State of Oregon named as an additional insured. Contract funding is contingent on the Department of State Lands receiving sufficient appropriations.