UCF Disaster Recovery Operations

The objective of this Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) is to enable the University of Central Florida (UCF) to enter into an agreement with Supplier(s) to provide qualified and experienced disaster recovery services. The successful proposer(s) will be able to provide professional, technical services in the preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation phases of any natural or human-caused disaster or emergency situation as required by UCF.

Each Proposer should demonstrate proven success in providing the designated services including operations and management, logistical support, construction and technical assistance before, during, or after any potential or actual disaster situations including, tornados, hurricanes, severe weather events, or any other natural or human-caused disaster or emergency.

There are a total of four (4) different Scopes(s) of Work (SOW), each with different services and requirements.

• Disaster Management Consultant Services

• Debris Removal

• Debris Monitoring

• Water Extraction and Remediation of Mold Impact

Each proposer can submit a proposal for any combination of the SOWs and may be awarded multiple lots. However, Debris Removal and Debris Monitoring services require separate contractors. The successful proposer(s) will be able to demonstrate their abilities to perform the services specified in the applicable Scope(s) of Work (SOWs) to allow the university to open for normal business as soon as possible, with the least amount of interference after a natural weather event or possible human-caused disaster. This will include personnel and staffing levels of sufficient size and with a demonstrable level of expertise and licensing or certifications in the appropriate area of their function. The successful proposer(s) will be able to demonstrate either adequate levels of appropriate equipment in their inventory, or contracts with equipment providers which guarantee availability in the event of a disaster. This availability must also include inbound logistical resources to transport needed equipment to the site affected by disaster. It is critical to the success of the Proposer(s) to be able to supply the needed equipment for the SOW being performed in a timely manner. The successful Proposer(s) will also have written plans and procedures which show their process for performing the SOW as defined in this ITN. The successful proposer shall have available a wide variety of emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation resources which must be submitted with the original Proposal.

The successful Proposer(s) will submit supporting documentation in sufficient detail to fully present their capabilities and experience to the evaluation group for each separate SOW.

It is anticipated that there will be multiple awardees based on the qualifications submitted by Proposers, and the results of evaluations.

The Successful Respondent, if any, will enter into a contract with UCF that provides for the performance of all terms and conditions set forth in this ITN, unless UCF has agreed to accept or negotiate certain terms and conditions, as described in Section 2.3. Non-negotiable terms and conditions (as indicated in Appendix I) must always be performed by the Respondent.

Questions due: 5/24/23; 5:00PM

Proposals due: 6/12/23; 3:00PM