Emergency Response Zone Contract

The Emergency Response Zone Contract (RFP #19-137-08) is a comprehensive statewide emergency response vehicle administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, designed to provide rapid environmental remediation services across the state. The contract covers three primary hazardous material discharge categories: All Hazards, Petroleum Spills, and Manure Spills, with contractors offering services including containment, cleanup, transportation, disposal, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Responding to materials that pose threats to public health, safety, and environmental welfare, the contract enables emergency response capabilities across six geographic zones: Northern 1, Northern 2, Northeast, West Central, South Central, and Southeast regions of Wisconsin.

The contract was awarded to six prime contractors: Bay West LLC, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, DeBroux Custom Work LLC, North Shore Environmental Construction, REI Engineering, and SCS Engineers. Each contractor is assigned specific geographic zones and response categories, with initial contract performance from October 16, 2018, to October 15, 2020, and options for up to three additional one-year renewals. The vehicle allows for rapid response with two-hour minimum response time requirements and covers a wide range of emergency environmental services. Contractors are reimbursed based on actual net costs incurred, with comprehensive insurance requirements ranging from $1 million to $8 million depending on the service category. The contract is available to state agencies, political subdivisions, municipalities, the University of Wisconsin System, and other governmental units, with a unique provision extending services within 10 miles of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border.