Legislative & Jurisdictional Research and Policy Analysis

The contract seeks to conduct comprehensive research on legislative, jurisdictional, and governance frameworks surrounding abandoned and derelict vessels, with a focus on analyzing existing models at the state, federal, and external program levels. The goal is to identify effective policies, regulatory structures, and enforcement mechanisms that can inform actionable recommendations for addressing the environmental, economic, and safety impacts of vessel abandonment. This research will involve a comparative evaluation of how different jurisdictions manage vessel disposal, liability, funding, and interagency coordination to develop a robust policy framework tailored to California’s needs. The work is being solicited as a subcontract under the agency name SF Bay Conservation Commission, operating within the state of California, and falls under NAICS code 541618 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, indicating a timeframe for proposers to submit their methodology, qualifications, and approach. While specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, the scope clearly prioritizes policy output grounded in rigorous analysis of current and past programs, aiming to support the commission’s mission in protecting and restoring the Bay’s coastal and maritime environment.