Emergency Debris Hauling & Disposal

The City of Volusia County, Florida is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive emergency debris hauling and disposal services in response to natural disasters such as tornados, wind storms, tropical storms, hurricanes, and brush fires. The procurement opportunity encompasses a full range of debris management activities, including field operations, debris pickup, hauling, staging, reduction, and temporary debris storage site management. Contractors must demonstrate capability to rapidly respond to and manage complex debris removal operations following disaster events, with specific technical competencies outlined in the attached definitions document. The solicitation requires contractors to adhere to multiple federal and state regulatory frameworks, including FEMA guidelines, Federal Highway Administration provisions, and Buy America requirements. The contract opportunity was initially posted on February 27, 2025, with a response deadline of September 29, 2021, though the dates suggest potential historical or template documentation. Successful vendors must provide detailed documentation, comply with extensive monitoring procedures, and follow precise operational protocols for debris clearance, chipping, mulching, and site restoration.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the contract documents emphasize strict compliance requirements, including federal equal employment opportunity standards, prevailing wage determinations, and workplace safety regulations. Contractors must meet comprehensive eligibility criteria, including ability to handle various debris types such as vegetative debris, construction and demolition materials, hazardous waste, and specialized removal scenarios like hazardous tree stumps. While no specific budget range is directly stated, the detailed FEMA and federal guidelines suggest potential significant funding aligned with disaster recovery infrastructure. The contract appears designed to establish a pre-qualified vendor pool capable of immediate deployment for emergency debris management, with potential reimbursement mechanisms tied to federal disaster assistance programs. Vendors must demonstrate technical expertise, rapid response capabilities, and rigorous documentation practices to be considered for potential emergency debris management assignments in Volusia County.