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 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division, seeking to establish multiple experienced Disaster Debris Contractors (DDCs) to provide comprehensive debris removal and disposal services during disasters or emergency events. The scope of work encompasses collection, separation, staging, processing, reducing, and disposing of various debris types including vegetative material, construction and demolition debris, 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. Evaluation will be conducted by a selection committee using individual scoring methods, with potential for oral presentations and negotiations with top-ranked firms.

Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and enrolled in the E-Verify program, with comprehensive insurance requirements 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 RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though required forms include provisions for minority and disadvantaged business participation. No incumbent vendors are identified. The contract is potentially funded through FEMA Public Assistance, which can reimburse up to 75% of eligible disaster debris management costs. Historical context indicates significant funding potential, with the county spending $63 million following Hurricane Irma in 2017 and $22 million for Hurricane Ian in 2023. The county has identified five strategic Debris Management Sites across the jurisdiction for debris operations.