Debris Removal Services

Clayton County, Georgia is requesting proposals for debris removal services under RFP 26-146, with proposals due September 10, 2026 by 3:00 P.M. EST and a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. EST. The County encourages small business participation and offers up to 5% local-vendor preference to qualifying vendors.

Respondents must have a minimum of three years of experience in debris removal services and be located no more than 300 miles from Clayton County. The scope encompasses emergency road clearing, tree operations (including hazardous tree and stump removal by diameter size), debris management across distance-based pricing tiers (0–30 miles, 31–60 miles, 61+ miles), final disposal of multiple debris types, and personnel services ranging from traffic control to program management. Equipment pricing covers hourly rates for assets from small skid steers to 100-ton cranes. All contractors are responsible for paying tipping fees at County-approved final disposal sites and must comply with FEMA regulations for disaster-generated debris.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation; Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate); Automobile Liability ($1 million); Excess Liability ($2 million); and Contractor Pollution Liability Insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate). No bonding requirements or small-business enterprise subcontracting goals apply. All respondents must comply with E-Verify requirements and submit completed Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act affidavits.

The initial contract term is one year with potential for four successive one-year renewals, commencing within ten calendar days of written Notice to Proceed and terminating December 31 of each year. The contract may extend an additional 90 days if necessary. Evaluation criteria are understanding of scope (25%), organizational qualifications (20%), project management and personnel (20%), financial capability (10%), and cost proposal (25%), with optional oral presentations adding up to 15 additional points. Responsive proposers may be required to participate in oral presentations during the week of October 5–9, 2026. Questions are due August 27, 2026 by 3:00 P.M. EST. Proposals must remain valid for 120 calendar days from submission. The County reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no award.