The Department of State Lands (DSL) is soliciting quotes for the removal of a floating structure (Ark Twain) and approximately 5 boats from the Columbia River. The structure has been in place without a lease and the owner has been issued trespass and seizure notices. Law enforcement assistance will be required for occupant removal. The contractor must coordinate removal timing with DSL and law enforcement. Services include moving the structure, removing and storing attached vessels for 10 business days, disposing of all materials according to DEQ regulations, and storing personal items for 45 days. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM PST via Teams. Bids are due by July 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST via email to ***@***. *. * criteria include understanding of services, approach, experience, and pricing.
Proposals must be received by email no later than July 16, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST. Proposals must be received at the email by the required time. Late responses will not be considered.
The award will be based on understanding of requested services (40 points), approach to services (20 points), experience and qualifications (20 points), and pricing (20 points). Evaluation criteria: Understanding of requested services 40 points possible
Proposers must describe their company's knowledge, experience, or capabilities in project management, logistical coordination, list of subcontractors, required permits/licenses, and relevant state/local regulations. describe your companys knowledge, experience, or capabilities in the following areas
A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on July 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM PST via Teams. mandatory preproposal conferencea preproposal conference will be held on july 6, 2026, at 1:30pm pst via teams.
Misdeliveries and late submittals will not be accepted or considered. Misdeliveries and latesubmittals will not be accepted or considered.