Marine Operations Consulting Services: PacWave

This contract awards Oregon State University a marine‑operations consulting services agreement for the PacWave wave‑energy test facility. The consultant will provide advisory reviews of installation, operations, maintenance, and de‑commissioning plans; conduct risk assessments; develop and refine policies and SOPs; review third‑party verification reports; and assist in business‑model development for marine operations. The work is primarily advisory, performed remotely with occasional on‑site visits to Newport, Oregon, and is funded largely by the U.S. Department of Energy. The solicitation was competitive, with a base‑year budget of up to $100,000 and labor to be billed on a time‑and‑materials basis. • Scope includes technical reviews, risk‑based evaluations, SOP development, and support for de‑commissioning bond/escrow assessments. • Deliverables are reports, policy revisions, and technical recommendations; no engineering “stamp” is required. • Contract terms require standard OSU insurance, a workforce‑diversity plan, and compliance with DOE and federal regulations.