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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Thomas County, Georgia's Purchasing Department for Disaster Debris Removal & Disposal Monitoring Services. The RFP seeks an experienced firm to monitor the removal and lawful disposition of disaster-generated debris from public property and rights-of-way, excluding household putrescible garbage. Proposals are due on December 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The contract term is indeterminate but not expected to extend beyond six months from the date of commencement. The successful contractor must provide supervision, labor, manpower, and equipment to monitor debris loading, removal, hauling, reduction, and disposal activities in accordance with FEMA, GEMA, and other applicable regulations.

The RFP requires a bid bond of $250,000 with an "A" rated surety company and performance/payment bonds of $1,000,000 each. Evaluation criteria include: 25% for FEMA regulation knowledge, 25% for operational plan, 10% for proposed price, 15% for past performance, and 25% for local employee hiring plan. The contractor must maintain specified insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and automobile liability coverage. Payment terms include a 10% retainage on all invoices until contract completion, with invoices paid within 30 days of approval. The contractor must coordinate with FEMA and GEMA for proper documentation to ensure reimbursement eligibility.