Derelict Vessls (RFI 1)

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input on the upcoming statewide contract for derelict vessel removal, disposal, and salvage services. The RFI seeks feedback on a range of technical and regulatory topics—including subcontractor management, hazardous‑material testing, waste disposal, ship‑breaking safety, diving operations, and heavy‑vehicle transport—to shape the eventual contract language and requirements. Responses are voluntary, must be submitted by the August 31 2026 deadline, and will become public record. • Scope includes subcontractor certification, asbestos/lead/PCB/TLCP testing, universal waste and refrigeration disposal, ship‑yard safety compliance, diving safety standards, and trucking/transport regulations. • Target vendors are those with experience in hazardous‑material handling, marine salvage, heavy‑haul transport, and related safety certifications (e.g., ADCI, WAC 296‑304, FMCSA/WDOT). • No financial terms or award dates are disclosed; the RFI is purely an information‑gathering step preceding a future rebid (contract # 16122).