Scope of Work.pdf

This Scope of Work document outlines the hurricane debris removal and disposal services procurement issued by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for Leon County. The project encompasses removal and disposal of large and small branches, building materials, leaves, and broken trees resulting from hurricane damage, with all materials to be handled in an environmentally responsible manner compliant with local disposal regulations. Vendors must submit written questions by May 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with departmental responses due by May 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Sealed qualifications are due June 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for the same date at 2:00 p.m. and agency selection advertisement on June 12, 2026. The contract term is not explicitly specified in the available materials.

The total project budget is approximately $500,000,000, with funds available from the Department's Fiscal Year 25/26 budget and remaining funds expected in FY 26/27. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability with a Dun & Bradstreet Financial Stress Class of 1-4, maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, and provide a reply bond of $1.5 million. The selected vendor must furnish a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit of $5 million or the average annual contract price, whichever is greater, within 10 business days of contract execution. Vendors must be licensed in applicable counties, registered with the Florida Department of State, possess hazardous waste handling licenses if applicable, comply with E-Verify requirements, and demonstrate large-scale debris removal experience. The procurement documents contain no identified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or restrictions on eligible respondent types. The evaluation process consists of an initial screening worth 100 points and presentations for top-ranked vendors worth an additional 100 points.