Bid guide
How to bid on Vessel Removal and Disposal Services for LA County Sheriff
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking for qualified companies to provide as-needed vessel removal, temporary storage, and legal disposal services. These services are for abandoned vessels, typically about 30 per year, found near Marina del Rey.
This is an opportunity to enter into a Master Agreement with the County to handle vessels that can create health and safety hazards, ranging from 20 to 30 feet, but potentially up to 90 feet in length and 120 gross tons.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) was released on September 20, 2019. Initial Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) were due by October 25, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
However, this solicitation accepts responses on a rolling basis. SOQs not received by the initial due date may be reviewed at a later date. The solicitation will remain open until the Department's needs are met, and it may be reopened at the Department's discretion if additional needs arise.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for companies with at least five years of experience in legally hauling or removing vessels from waterways, and providing short-term storage and disposal. Vendors must have equipment capable of removing vessels up to 90 feet long and 120 gross tons.
A key requirement is a secure storage yard within two miles of the Marina del Rey Sheriff’s Station, which must be fenced, locked, alarmed, monitored 24/7, enclosed, and lighted. Vendors must also commit to providing emergency haul-out services within three hours of notification, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How to respond
To access the solicitation details and documents, you need to go to the LA County portal. Once there, locate the bid card for this opportunity and click on the solicitation number. This will provide full details and allow you to download the necessary documents.
Submit your response as directed in the solicitation before the deadline. The original SOQ, three numbered exact copies, and two separate electronic copies in PDF format on flash drives or compact discs are required.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all minimum mandatory qualifications and provide clear, verifiable documentation for each. For example, provide references or supporting documents for your five years of experience, and local, state, or federal permits for your equipment capabilities.
Ensure your proposed storage yard meets all specified criteria, as a site visit will be conducted to verify this. Clearly state your commitment to the three-hour emergency haul-out service in your response. Organize your submission according to the RFSQ's structure to make it easy for the agency to evaluate.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from LA County Sheriff; the original posting controls.