Vessel Disposal

The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting a procurement for the removal and disposal of 8 derelict vessels located in the Willamette River near Ross Island in Portland, Oregon. The project requires a comprehensive vessel removal and disposal service, with specific deliverables including safe extraction of vessels from the water, transportation to an appropriate site, environmentally responsible dismantling, and proper recycling or waste disposal. Contractors must provide a detailed project plan outlining removal methods, dismantling processes, and waste management procedures. The key evaluation criteria will focus on the feasibility of the proposed timeline, minimization of environmental impacts, and cost-effectiveness. Proposals are due by June 17, 2022, with work to be conducted between July 5 and July 15, 2022, and all project activities must be completed by July 20, 2022. Interested contractors must submit a per-vessel price and a total project price through the State of Oregon's eProcurement site, OregonBuys. Offerors are expected to consider potential hazardous materials and challenging river conditions when developing their proposals.

The Marine Board encourages participation from certified small businesses, specifically highlighting opportunities for disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. While no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned, the solicitation indicates a preference for diverse business participation. The contract will be administered in accordance with Oregon state laws, and the maximum compensation will be specified in the final contract. Contractors will have the right to keep, salvage, or sell parts from the vessels, with the value to be subtracted from the total payment. The project includes provisions for a post-completion site inspection within 10 days to verify contract requirements before final payment. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will include a not-to-exceed compensation amount. Interested parties can direct any questions to the OSMB Policy Program Coordinator for additional clarification about the vessel disposal project.