Debris Removal and Disposal Services for Leon County & the City of Tallahassee

Leon County (County) in cooperation with the City of Tallahassee (City) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for Debris Removal and Disposal Services. Wherever this document refers to Leon County, it may also stand as a reference The City of Tallahassee. It is the intent of this solicitation to enter a pre-event contract, which would result in no immediate costs. This solicitation by the County will result in the selection of at least two experienced firms to remove and lawfully dispose of disaster-generated debris (other than household putrescible garbage) from public property, public right-of-ways and under limited conditions, private properties and private accesses, and to setup and operate Disaster Debris Management Sites (DDMS) in Leon County, Florida, immediately after a hurricane or other disaster. This RFP includes a scope of services, evaluation criteria, and pricing data that together shall serve as the basis for the selection of firm (s) for the work which shall be done on behalf of County and City. It is the intent that the successful proposer (CONTRACTOR) will not be responsible for the preparation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project worksheets and submittals to Emergency Management (FDEM), FEMA and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). However, Contractor may be required to work in conjunction with the Debris Monitoring Consultant to perform these tasks. The CONTRACTOR is responsible to provide full support to the Debris Monitoring Consultant and the County for the development of the project worksheets and documentation to support these projects. Any data or information generated or tracking of tasks performed shall belong to Leon County and shall be presented when requested in proper format that is acceptable to County and FEMA. FEMA format has priority. Leon County reserves the right to negotiate with the successful vendor (s) for any disaster related service not specifically listed, but that may be required during the term of the agreement.