79-20250414100717 Biloxi

The City of Biloxi, Mississippi, located in Harrison County, is seeking sealed proposals for a Pre-Event Debris Removal Stand-By Contract covering the years 2025-2030. This procurement is specifically for disaster response services focused on debris removal from public rights-of-ways in the immediate aftermath of an emergency event. Qualified contractors must demonstrate significant prior experience, including having served as a prime contractor on a FEMA reimbursable debris removal project and having hauled a minimum of 500,000 cubic yards of debris on a single contract within the last 8 years. Proposers are required to submit five hard copies of their proposals to the Mayor's Office, with submissions sealed and labeled "PRE-EVENT DEBRIS REMOVAL 2025-2030" and including company name, address, and applicable state and local license numbers. The proposal submission deadline is May 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with proposal documents available online at www.biloxiplans.com and hard copies purchasable through the city's Engineering Department or Purchasing Office. Prime contractors must demonstrate comprehensive familiarity with FEMA and MEMA regulations and reimbursement requirements, and prove a proven track record of providing these specialized services.

The City of Biloxi has established itself as an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any and all bids while maintaining the flexibility to waive any informalities in the proposal acceptance process. While the Request for Proposals does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, contractors will need to meet the stringent qualification criteria of having substantial experience in large-scale debris removal projects. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the documentation, and no precise budget range or award value is disclosed in the available materials. All addenda will be issued exclusively through biloxiplans.com to proposers who are on the official bidders list. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete requirements and ensure they can meet the technical and operational standards necessary for managing emergency debris removal operations across the Biloxi municipal area.