102-20250714150859 RIDGELAND.pdf

This document is a Legal Notice and Request for Proposals (RFP) from the City of Ridgeland, Mississippi, seeking a contractor for FEMA Disaster Debris Removal services. The city intends to enter into a four-year contract, anticipated to be executed in September 2025 and running through September 30, 2029. The solicitation requires bidders to provide disaster-related debris removal from public rights-of-way, with strict adherence to federal debris eligibility regulations. Key dates include proposal submissions due by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with RFP advertisements scheduled for July 17 and July 24, 2025, proposal reviews in August, and potential contract award in September 2025.

The evaluation of proposals will be based on weighted criteria, with cost proposal accounting for 40%, qualifications 20%, experience 20%, approach to services 10%, and contractor location 10%. Bidders must submit six hard copies of sealed proposals, including specific sections such as a cover letter, qualifications, past experience, approach, and cost proposal. The city emphasizes the need for contractors with experience in disaster recovery program management, including private property/right-of-entry work, waterways clean-up, debris removal, and FEMA appeals assistance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who best demonstrates the ability to complete the work efficiently and in compliance with all federal debris eligibility regulations.