Vessel Disposal Project - Portland Area Willamette River

Multnomah County and the Oregon State Marine Board are conducting a procurement for the Vessel Disposal Project in the Portland area of the Willamette River, seeking a contractor to remove and dispose of 15 derelict vessels. The project requires comprehensive vessel removal services, including extraction from water, safe transportation, and proper recycling or disposal at approved waste facilities. The primary deliverables include a detailed project plan outlining removal methods, waste and hazardous material handling procedures, disposal facility information, and a proposed timeline. Contractors must submit per-vessel and total pricing for the 14 vessels identified in the solicitation. The project is time-sensitive, with a proposed commencement date between October 3-14, 2022, and a mandatory completion date of October 31, 2022. Evaluation criteria will likely include the contractor's proposed methodology, experience in marine vessel removal, waste management capabilities, and cost-effectiveness. The original proposal submission deadline was September 16, 2022, for this American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Fund-supported initiative.

The solicitation encourages participation from certified small businesses and does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must provide proof of insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability insurance. Contractors are required to have a taxpayer identification number and authorization to conduct business in Oregon. The maximum compensation for the project is not explicitly stated, but contractors will be reimbursed on a per-vessel basis with the potential for partial project award. The Oregon State Marine Board reserves the right to award less than the full project scope and to reject any or all proposals without liability. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project represents a specialized marine environmental remediation effort focusing on removing abandoned vessels from the Willamette River. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in marine salvage, environmental compliance, and waste disposal methodologies.