OC Disaster Debris Monitoring & Waste Processing Servs

The City of Seattle is requesting qualifications for disaster debris monitoring and waste processing services, with qualifications due by 1:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026 under RFQ 25-137-S. Questions must be submitted through the e-procurement portal by 5:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026.

The scope encompasses collection, sorting, processing, and disposal of debris generated from disaster events, with contractor performance measured against debris volume processed and monitoring activities performed. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience in similar large-volume debris management projects, possess appropriate equipment and facilities, and maintain necessary environmental certifications and permits. The contract establishes comprehensive operational frameworks for debris characterization, separation, and final disposition, along with quality assurance requirements, safety protocols, and environmental compliance measures. The selected contractor will be subject to detailed insurance requirements including general liability, pollution liability, and workers' compensation coverage, with the City of Seattle named as an additional insured. All insurance must be obtained from carriers authorized to do business in Washington State.

Evaluation will be qualifications-based, assessed through a consultant questionnaire designed to evaluate contractor capabilities in managing disaster debris operations. Respondents must complete the questionnaire as part of their submission. Contract performance will incorporate pricing structured around debris volume and monitoring complexity, with cost adjustments based on debris characterization. Funding will derive from the City of Seattle's disaster recovery budget and potentially from federal disaster assistance programs, which subjects selected contractors to Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification requirements. The contract template, insurance requirements, ethics brochure, and detailed disaster debris management plan are available in the RFQ package through the procurement portal.