Marine Transport of Heavy Rolling Loads and Vessels

The contract involves the marine transport of heavy rolling loads up to 20 tons and the towing of vessels weighing up to 47 tons to and from remote island parks, requiring specialized vessels capable of navigating shallow and rugged shoreline environments. Operations must be conducted with precision and reliability to support infrastructure, equipment, and supply movements in isolated coastal locations where conventional transport methods are not feasible. The work demands vessels with high maneuverability, low draft, and robust towing capacity to ensure safe and timely delivery under challenging marine conditions. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the Department of Economic Development in Vermont, with a solicitation response deadline of June 26, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. The North American Industry Classification System code 483111 applies, indicating a focus on water transportation of cargo. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the place of performance is tied to remote island parks served by the agency, though no specific geographic details are provided. Interested parties must review the full solicitation through the provided Vermont Business Registry link to confirm operational requirements, compliance standards, and submission protocols prior to the deadline.