Salvage Vessel Government Bids & RFPs

The period of performance will extend from contract award through September 12, 2027.

The government intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract.

The contractor must have the ability to safely conduct shipboard equipment removal and handling operations, including use of heavy-lift capabilities, rigging systems, and environmental and safety controls suitable for maritime industrial work.

The tentative period of performance for this service is from May 4, 2026, to July 31, 2026. The bid notice states, The tentative period of performance for this service is 5 4 2026 7 31 2026.

The bid notice states, Basis of award is listed under addendum far **** 2 as stated in the solicitation.

The bid notice states, All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management SAM https:www. sam. gov by the award date.

The bid notice states, The government anticipates conducting a site visit on April 20, 2026 at 9:00 am hst. Interested vendors shall submit the name s and email address es of all intended attendees to the contracting office ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. *, by 2:00pm on april 17, 2026. Attendance is voluntary and is at the vendors own expense.

The bid notice states, All questions regarding solicitation **** 26 q **** shall be submitted in writing via email to the listed pocs. Questions are due 4 22 2026 11:00am hst.

The deadline for submission of qualifications is April 30, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CT.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond referencing the Prompt Pay Act and invoice submission requirements.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail warranty requirements.

The GLO shall make an award to the respondent that provides the best value to the State of Texas for each specific project identified by the GLO.

Respondents must have recently been in the marine services business for at least 5 years, or the principals/owners must have had ownership/executive management experience in a previous company that provided similar services for a minimum of five years. They must also have demonstrated relevant experience in complying with project schedules and budgets, and in sunken vessel services within the last five years. Additionally, respondents must be registered with SAM. gov with an active UEID or the ability to obtain one prior to contract execution.

If a project is not completed by the date specified in the work order, a penalty amount of no more than $500 per day shall be forfeited from the overall payment of the work order. In the event of a natural disaster, this penalty shall not be enforced, and a secondary due date will be issued.

The bid notice does not mention a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention sample submission.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a challenge deadline, but it does mention that any respondent unsuccessful or aggrieved in connection with this solicitation may file a protest in accordance with title 31, 3. 50 of the Texas Administrative Code.

The bid notice states that the contractor is required to complete the entire work not later than 270 calendar days from the date of award. he contractor is required to complete the entire work, not later than 270 calendar days from the date of award.

The bid notice states that contractors must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the contract. Contractors must be registered to do business and possess an appropriate license issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or prefectural government in order to perform work under this contract. contractors must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in japan and must fully comply with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of japan during the performance of the contract. contractors must be registered to do business and possess an appropriate license issued by the ministry of land, infrastructure and transport or prefectural government in order to perform work under this contract.