Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services

Florida International University (FIU) has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN-2025-00125) for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services, targeting comprehensive emergency response capabilities across five campus locations in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The solicitation seeks contractors capable of swift resource mobilization for debris removal, reduction, transportation, and disposal following natural or man-made disasters, with specific requirements for handling diverse debris types including hazardous materials. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with FEMA Public Assistance Program guidelines, federal, state, and local regulations, and environmental safety standards. The procurement timeline includes an inquiry deadline of January 27, 2025, with proposal submissions due February 27, 2025, at precisely 2:00:00 PM EST through FIU's electronic Public Solicitation Portal. Evaluation milestones include shortlisted respondent negotiations during the week of March 10th, Best and Final Offers due by March 24th, evaluation committee meetings concluding the week of March 31st, and anticipated contract negotiations completing by the week of April 21st. The commodity codes associated with this opportunity are 99060 (Monitoring Services, Disaster Debris and Recovery) and 99036 (Emergency Facility Support Management).

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will cover five specific FIU campus locations: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Biscayne Bay Campus, Engineering Center, International Center of Tropical Botany at The Kampong, and Center of Translational Science. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the solicitation requires contractors to have robust capabilities in emergency response infrastructure, including managing Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction sites and demonstrating rapid deployment capabilities. The primary contact for this solicitation is Agatha Bober (abober@fiu.edu, +1 305-348-2161), and all communications must be conducted through the FIU Procurement Portal's Question and Answer Board. Technical support for the electronic submission process is available through Jaggaer via their support form or by phone at (800) 233-1121, option 1. Although specific award values are not disclosed in the provided documentation, the multi-year contract scope suggests a significant potential contract value for qualified disaster response contractors.