Willamette river boat salvage/disposal project

The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Willamette River Boat Salvage/Disposal Project, focusing on the removal and proper disposal of 15 derelict and abandoned vessels located in the Portland area. The primary objective is to salvage, tow, store, and dispose of these vessels, along with associated contents, trash, and rubble, ensuring environmentally appropriate and safe removal. Proposers must submit a detailed project plan outlining specific salvage methods, flotation techniques, tow routes, haul-out locations, and comprehensive waste disposal strategies. The project requires contractors to provide documentation of vessel removal, including identifying numbers, and complete all work by March 31, 2023, unless the Agency grants a written extension. Evaluation criteria will assess proposal completeness, timeline feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and overall service quality. The proposal submission deadline is February 8, 2023, with a requirement for proposers to complete a fillable bidding worksheet detailing removal, storage, and disposal costs for each vessel.

The Agency encourages participation from certified small businesses, specifically targeting disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability insurance. The maximum compensation for the project is not explicitly stated, but proposers must provide a comprehensive cost breakdown per vessel and a total project cost. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires careful integration with existing maritime and environmental regulations. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability in marine salvage operations, environmental compliance, and waste management. The project is funded through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Phase 3 resources, indicating potential federal funding oversight and additional compliance requirements beyond standard state procurement protocols.