Port of Portland Planet bids #2026-13652

Port of Portland On-Call Towage Services for Dredge "Oregon" and Support Vessels

The Port of Portland is seeking qualified providers for on-call towage services to support the dredge "Oregon" and associated vessels on the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers. - Government Buyer: - Port of Portland, Contracts & Procurement office - Contact: Tricia Beehler - Services Requested: - On-call marine towing and support for the dredge "Oregon", five support barges, and two pipeline rafts - Services provided via written task orders, with 24-hour availability and prompt emergency response - Compliance with US Coast Guard (USCG) and local regulations required - Equipment Requirements: - Towboats with minimum 2,500 and 2,000 shaft horsepower, USCG certified - Tugboat with minimum 2,200 shaft horsepower, USCG certified, equipped for pipeline raft towage - Notable Requirements: - Providers must demonstrate experience in marine towing and dredging support - Commitment to community investment, workforce development, and small business engagement - Ability to obtain required insurance and comply with state/federal non-discrimination and tax laws - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open to all qualified providers - Task orders not to exceed $300,000 each; no guaranteed minimum work volume - NIGP codes referenced: 96834 (Dredging Services), 95984 (Marine Towing Services)

Description

This solicitation is for on-call towage services related to dredging operations for the Port of Portland. The contract may be awarded for up to 8 years to one or more qualified providers. The scope includes providing towage services for the dredge "Oregon" in Multnomah County, Oregon. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No pre-proposal conference will be held for this solicitation.

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