Removal/Disposal Burned Sunken Boat Portland OR

The Oregon State Marine Board is seeking a qualified salvage contractor to remove and dispose of a 28' Bayliner sailboat that caught fire and sank at the South Breakwater Dock at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Multnomah County. The procurement involves comprehensive boat removal services, including raising the vessel, transporting it to a haul-out location, securing storage for 35 days, and complete disposal of the boat and all associated contents and materials. Contractors must provide detailed pricing and comply with specific insurance requirements outlined in Section 12 of the sample contract, including evidence of required coverage. The solicitation requires interested vendors to submit quotes to Dorothy.diehl@boat.oregon.gov by 5:00 PM PST on July 10, 2023, with work anticipated to begin between July 12 and July 17, 2023. Respondents must carefully review the attached sample contract and demonstrate capability to execute the removal and disposal process efficiently, considering the dynamic river environment and potential logistical challenges.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to qualified salvage contractors with appropriate maritime and boat removal capabilities. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the sample contract indicates a maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount that was left blank, suggesting flexibility in pricing. The procurement is structured as a time-sensitive project with a defined scope of work, requiring precise execution between July 12 and August 30, 2023. Insurance requirements are particularly stringent, with the Department of Administrative Services Risk Management group recommending specific insurance types and coverage levels that potential contractors must meet. The contract will be awarded based on the most comprehensive and cost-effective proposal that meets all technical and regulatory requirements for boat removal and disposal.