The City of Wilton Manors, Florida (City) is seeking proposals from qualified licensed Contractors (Contractor), to provide services to remove, process, and lawfully dispose of disaster generated debris (other than hazardous materials and household putrescible garbage) from public property and public rights-of-way in the City of Wilton Manors, Florida in response to an emergency event such as, but not limited to, hurricane(s) or other natural or manmade disaster(s).

The City is seeking proposals from highly qualified Contractors with experience in the specialized management of disaster response labor and equipment for the removal of debris along with the preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation phases of any emergency or disaster. Contractor and personnel must have all required FEMA and applicable agencies training. Contractors must have the capability and ability to rapidly respond to wide scale debris volumes typically produced in hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disaster types as well as small scale debris volumes.

The Contractor must handle debris management activities in the City of Wilton Manors, Florida in accordance with applicable regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Department of Health (FDH), Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in conjunction with the City’s needs. The Contractor shall have an excellent understanding of the documentation involved for the reimbursement from FEMA, FHWA, or Other Federal Agencies, and the State relief programs to make the process of cost recovery efficient and accurate. The processes and documentation required will be in strict compliance with FEMA, FHWA, or Other Federal Agencies, and other State relief programs regulations regarding eligibility.

Contractor shall immediately notify the City of any observed or perceived process or practice that may jeopardize the City’s ability to secure reimbursement from applicable agencies of the program’s cost.

This Proposal is being solicited in accordance with the Procurement Requirements for Federal grants, as provided for in Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200 as detailed in EXHIBIT B of this proposal document as incorporated herein, in order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Public Assistance Program.

NOTE: This solicitation is not a request for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services. The City maintains contract(s) with Contractor(s) to provide that service and reviews those services through a separate procurement process. This RFP is specifically for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services. Contractors shall not include proposals that include Debris Monitoring Services. Contracts issued resulting from this RFP shall only be activated in the event of a declared emergency. There is no guarantee any contract resulting from the RFP will be activated or any work will be performed.