289-20250521090310 Stone

Stone County, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive debris collection and disposal contract in preparation for the 2025 Hurricane Season. The procurement is specifically targeting services for county-wide public property debris management, covering all county road rights-of-way and public properties (excluding the City of Wiggins). The primary objective is to provide expeditious debris removal and disposal services following a federally or state-declared disaster, with key deliverables including vegetative debris collection, construction and demolition (C&D) debris handling, tree operations, final disposal, and specialty item removal. Bidders must comply with FEMA, MEMA, and other federal and state regulations, possess a Mississippi business license, and demonstrate capabilities in debris management techniques such as grinding, air curtain burning, and hazardous materials handling. The solicitation requires comprehensive unit pricing for various debris management activities, with potential performance and payment bonds up to $2,000,000. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on June 16th, 2025, at the Stone County Courthouse, with bids remaining valid for 180 days and immediate bid opening and reading scheduled after the submission deadline.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be required to provide detailed documentation, including load tickets with comprehensive data points, and maintain records for five years post-project closure. The county will compensate the contractor biweekly using bid unit prices, with a 5% retainage held until final project completion and settlement of all claims. While no specific budget range is definitively stated, the contract is structured to secure competitive pricing before a potential emergency event and does not guarantee a specific project volume. Payment is contingent upon written certification of work completion, approval by the County Designee, and verification of labor and subcontractor payments. The contract provides the county with sole discretion to terminate the agreement based on funding availability or operational needs. Notably, the procurement emphasizes local resource utilization and requires careful adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines throughout the debris management process.