T3044 - Waterway Debris Assessment and Removal Services for Disasters

The State of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property and in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection, is seeking up to three contractors for Waterway Debris Assessment and Removal Services for Disasters (Bid Solicitation #25DPP01180). The procurement aims to establish a four-year contract with potential two-year extensions for statewide waterway debris management during federally, state, county, or municipal declared disasters. Contractors must demonstrate capability to simultaneously work on at least two engagements across five defined regions: Tidal 1, Tidal 2, Tidal 3, Non-Tidal 1, and Non-Tidal 2. Required services include comprehensive debris assessment, removal, transportation, and disposal across waterways and wetlands, with specific focus on managing various materials such as vegetative debris, construction waste, white goods, electronic waste, hazardous materials, vehicles, vessels, and contaminated sediments. Key deliverables involve detailed documentation, compliance with FEMA and state regulations, and maximizing potential reimbursement. The bid response is due on July 10, 2025, with an optional pre-quote conference on June 12, 2025, and Q&A submissions accepted until June 19, 2025. Contractors must possess specific credentials including an A-901 License and Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.

The solicitation includes set-aside subcontracting opportunities specifically for New Jersey Small Business Enterprises and Disabled Veterans' Businesses, emphasizing support for diverse and local business participation. Bidders must complete numerous mandatory forms including Ownership Disclosure, Iran Disclosure, MacBride Principles Form, and Subcontractor Utilization Plan. Contractors will be required to provide performance security up to $25 million, depending on disaster scale, and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. Pricing will be determined through a weighted consumption/market basket model with unit pricing differentiated by disaster scale (500,000 cubic yards and >500,000 cubic yards) and type (FEMA and non-FEMA). Contractors will be allowed to retain revenues from recyclable materials recovered during debris removal operations. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the contract is structured to support flexible, rapid response to various disaster scenarios across New Jersey's diverse geographical regions. The procurement appears to have significant potential value, with unit pricing structures enabling substantial financial opportunities for qualified contractors capable of meeting the state's stringent disaster response requirements.