15-6365CrowderGulf_Contract.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Collier County, Florida, through its Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division and the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division, seeking to establish multiple experienced Disaster Debris Contractors (DDCs) to provide comprehensive debris management services during disasters or emergency events. The services requested include collection, separation, staging, processing, reducing, and disposing of various debris types including vegetative, construction and demolition, hazardous materials, white goods, and vehicles. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with proposals due by August 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The contract will have an initial five-year term with an option for a one-time five-year renewal. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in rapid mobilization, detailed documentation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State, enrolled in the E-Verify program, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Pollution Liability coverage. Performance and Payment Bonds are required for projects exceeding $200,000. The procurement is grant-funded, potentially through FEMA Public Assistance, which can reimburse up to 75% of eligible disaster debris management costs. Historical spending provides context for contract value, with the county spending $63 million after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and $22 million for Hurricane Ian in 2023, suggesting potential multi-million dollar contract values. The county has identified five strategic Debris Management Sites across the jurisdiction. No specific incumbent vendors are identified, and the solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though required forms include provisions for minority and disadvantaged business participation. Evaluation will be conducted by a selection committee using individual scoring methods, with potential for oral presentations and negotiations with top-ranked firms.