RFSQ Hurricane Debris Removal and Disposal

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Hurricane Debris Removal and Disposal services in Leon County, seeking sealed qualifications from qualified vendors to provide professional debris removal, collection, sorting, and disposal services resulting from hurricane damage. The procurement encompasses removal of large and small branches, building materials, leaves, and broken trees, with all collected materials disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner according to local disposal regulations. Vendors must be licensed to provide removal and disposal services in applicable counties, registered with the Florida Department of State, and must possess appropriate licenses for hazardous waste handling if debris contains regulated materials, proof of insurance, equipment certifications, and demonstrated experience with large-scale debris removal operations. Key deadlines include a written questions submission deadline of May 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with the Department's response posted by May 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.; sealed qualifications are due by June 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for the same date at 2:00 p.m., and agency selection advertisement scheduled for June 12, 2026. The evaluation process includes an initial screening evaluation worth 100 points based on related debris removal experience, office and on-site staff qualifications, scheduling and cost control capabilities, information systems, and financial capability, with the top three or more vendors selected for presentations evaluated on an additional 100 points covering references, knowledge of hurricane debris removal and disposal, insurance coverage, proposed project staff and functions, overall approach and methodology, cost, and scheduling.

Vendors must demonstrate financial stability with a current Dun & Bradstreet Financial Stress Class of 1, 2, 3, or 4, maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws including E-Verify requirements, and provide a reply bond of $1.5 million to ensure against vendor withdrawal from the competitive process. Within 10 business days of contract execution, the selected vendor must furnish a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $5 million or the average annual price of the contract, whichever is greater. The procurement documents do not identify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondent types, nor do they reference any incumbent vendors or existing contractors. No specific incumbent vendor information or current infrastructure requiring integration is listed in the available procurement documents. The total project budget is approximately $500,000,000, with funds available in the Department's Fiscal Year 25/26 budget and remaining funds expected in FY 26/27, though the contract term is not explicitly specified in the materials provided.