Disaster Recovery Services; Debris Clearance, Removal, and Other Miscellaneous Related Services

Hidalgo County is requesting proposals for disaster recovery services including debris clearance, removal, and miscellaneous related services under RFP-26-0404-08-19-04, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The scope requires demonstrated experience managing debris removal and disposal projects within state and federal regulations, including collection, sorting, transportation, and reduction practices compliant with sustainable debris management methods. Respondents must provide personnel training qualifications and proof of financial stability. The successful contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $500,000, automobile liability of at least $300,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation coverage as required by Texas law, with Hidalgo County named as additional insured.

The initial contract term is one year commencing upon Commissioners Court approval, with two optional one-year renewal or extension periods available under the same rates, terms, and conditions. Funding may derive from grant sources or general County budget; grant-funded contracts are limited to available funding and may be voided if funding becomes unavailable. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements apply to projects exceeding $2,000.

Evaluation allocates 100 points across five categories: Experience, References, Reputation, and Compliance (20 points); Debris Management Services (20 points); Responsiveness of Proposal (20 points); Support and Training (20 points); and Pricing based on Hidalgo County's most recent contracts (20 points). Four project references from the past twenty-four months are required, including one canceled project if available. Questions are due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses due August 14 at 5:00 p.m. Proposals may be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal or hand-delivered as one original hard copy and one USB containing PDF-formatted documents. The proposal opening is public and will be streamed via Zoom.