RFP Abandoned Derelict Vessel and Structure Removal

The State of Oregon, through the Department of Administrative Services - Procurement Services (DAS-PS), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) S-10700-00005076 for Master Service Agreements to provide comprehensive abandoned and derelict vessel and structure removal services across Oregon, specifically targeting Lincoln County and Newberg City. The RFP seeks vendors to perform seven categories of services including vessel relocation, removal, transport, storage, disposal, deconstruction, assessment, and securing of abandoned vessels and marine structures from waterways, submerged lands, and submersible lands. Proposers may submit for single or multiple service categories and can offer services statewide or in specific geographical regions. The pre-proposal conference was scheduled for June 2, 2023, with proposals originally due on June 22, 2023, at 2:00 pm PDT, though subsequent amendments adjusted the timeline. Evaluation criteria will assess proposers' capabilities, experience, and pricing across specialized diving, oil recovery, pumping, and related marine removal services. Proposals must remain valid for 180 calendar days and will be comprehensively reviewed for technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and overall responsiveness to the RFP requirements.

The RFP includes specific provisions for Certified Disadvantaged Businesses, encouraging participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses as subcontractors. Proposers must outline their strategies for soliciting Certified Firms and detail potential subcontracting opportunities, with requirements to report subcontractor identities and contract values to the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). The contract anticipates an initial term of 3-5 years with potential renewals, and the Intent to Award document indicates four apparent successful proposers: Ballard Marine Construction, LLC, Diversified Marine Inc., JT Marine Inc., and NRC Environmental Services Inc. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that proposers employing 50 or more full-time workers must have a prospective contract price exceeding $500,000. The procurement is non-exclusive, allowing Authorized Purchasers flexibility in contracting or performing services through alternative methods authorized by law.