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The City of Gautier, Mississippi is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Pre-Disaster Debris Removal Services through a non-exclusive pre-disaster contract that will be activated at the City's sole discretion in the event of a disaster. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive debris removal services from public rights of way, City property, waterways, and potentially private property (if authorized by the City, State, and/or FEMA) within incorporated areas. Proposals must be submitted in sealed format with one original color copy and six additional copies delivered to Gautier City Hall, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, Mississippi 39553, no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on April 20, 2026. The RFP was advertised on March 22, 2026 and March 29, 2026. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted by an Evaluation Committee based on pricing, capacity for performance, qualifications, experience, and references. Only sealed submissions delivered in person will be accepted; electronic and facsimile submissions are not permitted, and late submissions will be rejected. Information packets are available at City Hall during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or by electronic request to Brenda Greco at bgreco@gautier-ms.gov.

The City of Gautier actively encourages minority and women-owned businesses to submit proposals for this procurement opportunity. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the procurement documentation. The RFP does not specify an award value or budget range for the debris removal services contract. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informality in proposals accepted. This procurement was authorized by Carlos Moulds, City Manager, and represents an opportunity for qualified debris removal firms to establish a pre-positioned contract with the City of Gautier.