Disaster Debris Collection and Removal 2025-2030

Pinellas County is seeking comprehensive disaster debris collection and removal services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the period 2025-2030, with the intent to award contracts to five qualified firms to ensure adequate service coverage for potential disaster events. The solicitation covers all municipalities within Pinellas County's 274 square miles, targeting debris removal from public rights-of-way and public properties following natural disasters like hurricanes. Contractors must demonstrate the capability to perform at least 30% of work with their own forces and equipment, manage debris collection, hauling, storage, processing, and disposal, with estimated potential debris volumes ranging from 516,557 to 20,622,273 cubic yards. Evaluation will be based on qualifications (300 points), approach (400 points), compensation (250 points), and compliance with RFP requirements. The RFP was issued on June 25, 2025, with questions due by July 17, 2025, and proposals due by July 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with an initial 60-month contract term and potential annual price adjustments not exceeding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%.

The procurement includes several compliance requirements and restrictions, with specific affidavits mandating contractors cannot have significant ties to foreign countries of concern, must attest to not using coerced labor, and comply with common carrier regulations. Potential contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, comply with federal grant conditions, and be prepared to potentially work with FEMA Public Assistance Program documentation for reimbursement. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the contract allows for flexible service deployment, including optional specialty services like vessel removal, carcass removal, and sand management. The solicitation anticipates handling up to 900,000 cubic yards of vegetative and construction/demolition debris, with services covering distances from 0-60+ miles. Contractors must demonstrate financial capacity to mobilize and operate without initial reimbursement for 60 days and meet specific operational requirements. The contract is either fully or partially grant-funded, with potential FEMA funding, and includes provisions for market rate adjustments during emergency activations.