2026-2 Disaster Debris Removal and Monitoring

Candler County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed proposals for standby disaster debris removal and monitoring services under RFP 2026-CC-DR01, with proposals due July 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. This single RFP will result in two separate contract awards — Contract A for Disaster Debris Removal Services and Contract B for Disaster Debris Monitoring & Grant Management Services — with proposers eligible to submit for one or both.

Contract A scope covers emergency debris clearance, debris removal, hauling, reduction, and disposal. Contract B covers debris monitoring, documentation, and FEMA reimbursement and grant management support. Contractors must demonstrate experience with FEMA-funded debris operations, adequate staffing and equipment resources, and financial capacity. Response requirements include providing a contractor representative at the Emergency Operations Center within six hours of activation, mobilization within 24 hours, and full debris removal operations within 48 hours.

The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals available, not to exceed five total years. Beginning with the second renewal option, contractors may request price increases not to exceed 2%, subject to Board approval. Contractors must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds issued by a surety licensed in Georgia, listed on U.S. Treasury Circular 570, and rated A+ or better by A.M. Best within 10 days of Notice to Proceed. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1 million/$2 million), Auto Liability ($1 million/$2 million/$250,000 property damage), and Professional Liability for monitoring contractors ($500,000 minimum).

Contractors must comply with Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act requirements by submitting an E-Verify Affidavit and subcontractor compliance documentation. Evaluation is 100-point scale: Past Performance (40 points), Firm Qualifications (15 points), Project Approach (10 points), Fee Schedule (20 points), Tracking System for monitoring contractors (10 points), and Technical Completeness (5 points). All deliverables become property of Candler County. Questions are directed to Justin Wells, EMA Director, at jwells@candlerco-ga.gov.