Disaster Debris Strategy

Orange County, Florida is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) #Y25-609 for a Disaster Debris Strategy, seeking comprehensive solutions to address debris removal challenges experienced during the 2024 hurricane season, specifically related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The procurement targets debris removal services contractors and aims to develop innovative pricing and rate structures that will attract and retain qualified contractors during large-scale disaster events. The county is exploring two primary rate modification approaches: a tiered pricing model based on event scale (ranging from local storm impacts under 100,000 cubic yards to regional impacts affecting 20 or more Florida counties) and a percentage increase on contract rates for consecutive significant or catastrophic events occurring within 14 to 60 days. Electronic submissions are required through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with responses due by 4:00 PM EST on Friday, August 22, 2025. Potential respondents must submit questions no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2025, and are required to create a free account on the OpenGov Platform. Submissions must be in common file formats (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF) with scanned documents requiring a minimum resolution of 150 dpi.

The RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement appears open to various debris removal services contractors capable of addressing large-scale disaster recovery scenarios. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the document suggests the county is seeking innovative approaches to debris removal contracting that can provide flexibility during complex emergency situations. The solicitation is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes in a leadership role and Heidee Santiago-Rullan serving as the primary contracting agent. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the provided documents. The procurement process emphasizes quality assurance, with warnings that failure to ensure file integrity could result in an offer being deemed non-responsive. The strategic focus appears to be on developing a robust, adaptable debris removal framework that can efficiently respond to varying scales of disaster-related challenges across Orange County and potentially broader Florida regions.