Removal and disposal of burned in-water debris and pilings on the Columbia River

The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for removal and disposal services related to burned in-water debris and pilings on the Columbia River in Goble, Oregon, resulting from an April 5, 2026 fire at a private dock. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to remove a 65-foot wooden vessel named ELFIN, a fiberglass sailboat, a boathouse, multiple docks, and all associated debris and pilings from the site. The scope of work encompasses installation of environmental controls, removal of all destroyed structures and debris, piling extraction utilizing vibratory hammer methods, environmental testing and abatement of regulated wastes, dismantling of debris into smaller pieces, and disposal at approved upland facilities. All work must adhere to Best Management Practices (BMPs) for piling removal, including the use of floating surface booms to capture debris, maintenance of equipment out of the water when feasible, and proper documentation of any unretrievable broken pilings via GPS. Proposals must include a detailed work plan, project timeline and methodology, comprehensive risk assessment addressing human health and safety concerns along with property and environmental impacts, and itemized cost proposals submitted as not-to-exceed amounts inclusive of all services, expenses, travel, and fees. Prospective vendors must submit proposals by May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST to Michelle Johnson, the designated contract officer, with an optional pre-proposal teleconference scheduled for May 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST to address questions and provide additional project details. Contract award will be made to the proposer whose proposal best serves DSL's interests, with pricing required to remain firm for 30 days.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are responsible for independently consulting with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to determine all required permits and authorizations, obtaining necessary permits, and confirming whether a DEQ solid waste letter authorization is required before debris disturbance commences. Payment procedures require submission of invoices with itemized charges, subcontractor receipts, photo documentation of completed tasks, and comprehensive disposal documentation including scale tickets and total weight or volume of materials removed. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contract documents do not provide a specific award value or budget range; however, prospective contractors should note that drone photography of the site has been provided to support accurate scoping and cost estimation, and all removed materials must be disposed of at permitted upland facilities in compliance with state environmental regulations.