MS Lawrence County Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services

Lawrence County, Mississippi is requesting proposals for disaster debris removal and disposal services following severe storms in May 2026, with proposals due August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST via the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com. Mississippi residents with 2 or more years of business establishment receive preference points in evaluation.

The scope includes loading, hauling, and disposal of vegetative and construction/demolition debris from County-maintained rights of way; waterway debris collection; debris reduction site preparation, operation, and restoration; vegetative debris grinding or burning; and tree and stump removal of various sizes. The County anticipates 15,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris, 20,000 cubic yards of construction/demolition hauling, and hundreds of individual tree removals. Contractors must submit unit pricing for each line item on the Cost Proposal Form; evaluation uses a scoring formula comparing each bidder's cost to the lowest cost submitted.

The contract is awarded for an initial 120-day period with discretionary County extensions up to one year from execution, plus up to three additional one-year renewal options. Work is anticipated to be FEMA-eligible with reimbursement through the FEMA Public Assistance Program. Contractors must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $2,000,000 aggregate / $1,000,000 per occurrence; Comprehensive Automobile and Motor Vehicle Liability of $1,000,000; and Worker's Compensation of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Bid security of at least 5% of the contract amount (bid bond or certified check) and performance bonds for 100% of the awarded amount are required. Payment is issued monthly within 45 days of invoice approval based on reconciled tickets from a County-appointed debris monitor. The County reserves the right to retain up to 10% of payments for reasonable cause or unsatisfactory progress.

Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local requirements including OSHA standards, environmental permits, Davis-Bacon Act where applicable, and affirmative action requirements. Award is scheduled for August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Questions must be submitted within the Portal at least 48 hours before the deadline; answers are posted publicly within the Portal.