Disaster-Related Debris Removal Monitoring Services

Orange County, California Public Works is requesting proposals for Disaster-Related Debris Removal Monitoring Services under RFP No. 080-3052202-RN, with proposals due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The contract carries a Local Small Business Preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Preference requirement.

The scope encompasses field-based monitoring of debris removal operations resulting from wildfires, earthquakes, floods, mudslides, tsunamis, and hazardous material releases. Core deliverables include asbestos identification and testing, environmental assessments including hazardous materials surveys and biological and cultural resource monitoring, FEMA Public Assistance project documentation and cost recovery management, and real-time GIS-based reporting. The contractor must maintain rapid-deployment capability with core incident management team mobilization within 72 hours of Notice to Proceed and field operations teams operational within 36 to 120 hours depending on disaster type. The contractor must provide 24/7 emergency contact availability throughout operations and comply with Cal/OSHA, DTSC, CARB, and EPA requirements. Prevailing wage applies under California Labor Code Section 1773 et seq. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 auto liability, $2,000,000 professional liability, and $1,000,000 pollution liability.

The contract is structured as an aggregate contract with a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $9.999 billion on a firm fixed-fee basis, effective November 23, 2026 for three calendar years. Board of Supervisors approval is required due to the contract value exceeding $1,000,000. The County reserves the right to conduct negotiations, request best and final offers, defer award for up to 180 days, or make multiple awards. Proposals must remain valid for 365 calendar days from closing. All submissions must be electronic through the County's eProcurement Portal; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. Respondents must obtain valid D-U-N-S and UEI numbers and submit Campaign Contribution Disclosure Forms. Proposal evaluations are scheduled for August 25, 2026.