27_010_LH_ Addendum_1.pdf

This addendum modifies the Invitation for Bids issued by the Macon-Bibb County Government Procurement Department for Debris Removal Services (27-010-LH). The addendum clarifies that the mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Sealed proposals for debris removal services are due September 10, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department, Suite 308, 700 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia 31201. The services encompass pre-event and post-event debris removal resulting from hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, severe weather, and other natural or man-made disasters. Work includes emergency road clearance, right-of-way vegetative and construction/demolition debris removal, temporary debris management site operations, haul-out of reduced debris, hazardous tree and stump removal, sand/silt removal from detention structures, household hazardous waste disposal, white goods collection, dead animal carcass removal, and abandoned vehicle removal. Responding firms must submit the original proposal plus five copies and a flash drive. Firm names will be publicly read on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Procurement Conference Room.

All work must comply with FEMA Public Assistance requirements and applicable state, federal, and local regulations. Contractors must have a minimum of five years' experience in debris removal services, be licensed to do business in Georgia, and be financially and legally responsible. All unit prices must be fixed, and contractors must comply with 2 CFR Part 200, prohibiting cost-plus-percentage-of-cost contracting. Required insurance includes workers' compensation per Georgia statutory limits, employer's liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), commercial general liability ($2,000,000 aggregate per project), business automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limits), and umbrella liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate). Contractors must mobilize an operations manager within 24 hours and equipment/resources within 48 hours of notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $75 per day for delays beyond agreed completion dates. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (30 points), technical approach (25 points), personnel and resources (20 points), past experience and references (10 points), and cost proposal (15 points). The RFP encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation and requires E-Verify compliance and federal debarment certifications. Questions are due August 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.