Subsea Asset Decommissioning Planning

The contract pertains to the development of comprehensive decommissioning plans for the future removal of subsea conduits and cables associated with offshore infrastructure, with a focus on permitting processes, logistical coordination, and environmental remediation strategies. The work is intended to ensure regulatory compliance and ecological responsibility during the cessation and dismantling of subsea assets, addressing all phases from planning through execution and site restoration. The project is scoped under the NAICS code 562910, indicating environmental remediation services, and is structured as a subcontract under the oversight of the California State Lands Commission. Performance will occur in California waters, though specific locations are not detailed, and the contract is set to be solicited beginning July 9, 2026. The emphasis is on creating technically robust, environmentally sound, and legally defensible plans that accommodate state and federal regulatory frameworks, including the mitigation of potential ecological impacts and the safe handling of hazardous materials. Logistics planning will involve vessel scheduling, equipment deployment, and coordination with marine operations, while permitting efforts must align with California’s stringent environmental protection standards. The ultimate goal is to deliver a actionable, phased decommissioning strategy ready for implementation when the assets reach end-of-life.