Disaster-Related Debris Management Services

The County of Orange, California (OC Public Works) is soliciting proposals for disaster-related debris management services covering collection, processing, and disposal of debris generated by earthquakes, wildfires, storms, post-fire debris flows, tsunamis, and other natural or man-made events, with proposals due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a fully electronic RFP submitted via the County's eProcurement Portal; facsimile and email proposals will not be accepted.

The scope encompasses debris clearance operations in unincorporated Orange County and collaborating cities; acquisition of local, state, and federal permits; collection and removal from public rights-of-way and properties; processing including screening and grinding; establishment and operation of Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction (TDSR) sites; handling of hazardous materials and electronic waste; traffic control; community relations; and documentation for state and federal reimbursement. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1773 et seq. and maintain an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) addressing excavation, fall protection, confined spaces, asbestos and lead handling, and hazardous materials management.

Minimum qualifications include ability to conduct business in Orange County; a California Class A General Engineering Contractor license with asbestos or hazardous substance removal certification; related experience; financial stability; and compliance with all County Model Contract terms. A qualified Operations Manager must be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and respond within 24 hours of Notice to Proceed.

The aggregate contract amount does not exceed $9,999,999,990.00. The initial term is three calendar years effective November 23, 2026, with two optional two-year renewal periods subject to mutual written agreement and Board of Supervisors approval. The contract is activated on an as-needed basis for declared disaster events. Compensation is determined by a schedule of fees in Attachment B, paid in arrears following satisfactory service acceptance.

The evaluation process employs three phases: Phase 1 (written response) worth 500 points; Phase 2 (presentation/interview) worth 400 points; Phase 3 (cost proposal) worth 100 points. Evaluations are scheduled for August 21, 2026, with interviews of top-ranked firms on August 28, 2026. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability at $3,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at statutory levels, Employers Liability at $1,000,000 per accident, and Pollution Liability at $1,000,000. The County reserves the right to conduct interviews, request best and final offers, make multiple awards, or withdraw the solicitation.