ITB - Emergency Response for Storm Debris Removal and Disposal Services for the Harris County Flood Control District (FEMA/NRCS)

Harris County is seeking emergency response storm debris removal and disposal services for the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) through an Invitation for Bid (ITB) with Project ID Z100-00-00-V305. The contract will run for one year beginning approximately January 1, 2026, with potential for four additional one-year renewals. Contractors will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to remove, load, haul, and dispose of debris from HCFCD right-of-ways and channels resulting from natural or man-made disasters. The successful vendor must deploy at least two employees within 24 hours of contract activation to assess disaster impacts, provide four Hot Shot crews to respond to urgent debris removal requests within 48 hours, and complete debris removal from designated locations within 120 days of activation, with final disposal of all debris to be completed within 150 days. The bid submission deadline is October 13, 2025, with a voluntary pre-bid conference scheduled for September 30, 2025, and a public bid opening to be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and participation requirements for Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Historically Underutilized Businesses, and Small Business Enterprises. Contractors must comply with extensive M/WBE utilization guidelines, including providing a detailed utilization plan and demonstrating good faith efforts to engage certified minority and women-owned businesses. The contract will be funded through federal grant sources including the Texas General Land Office, FEMA, and HUD, which brings additional compliance requirements around federal standards and regulations. Bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability coverage with specific minimum coverage limits. While no specific total contract value is mentioned, the detailed specifications and federal funding suggest this is a significant emergency response contract with potential for substantial financial opportunity. Contractors will be evaluated based on lowest responsive and responsible bid, with emphasis on meeting all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.