Communities with a debris management plan are better prepared to restore public services and ensure public health and safety in the aftermath of a disaster and are better positioned to receive the full level of assistance available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), and other participating entities. The selected Proposer shall provide disaster debris removal monitoring services to support the oversight and management of debris recovery contractors and submit and/ or assist in County applications for public assistance from FEMA, the State of Florida (the “State”), and other relevant agencies. The selected Proposer shall have a comprehensive understanding of FEMA Public Assistance Program and shall provide oversight and management of debris recovery contractors. The selected Proposer’s management of debris recovery contractors shall include but is not limited to: field monitoring of debris removal and reduction, truck certification, damage assessment, training, emergency planning and other related services as needed and/or requested by the County. Other related services include facilitating communication with the FEMA, the State and other federal agencies, and coordination with the State’s FEMA liaison. Finally, the selected Proposer shall submit and/or assist in the submission of County applications for public assistance from FEMA, the State, and other relevant agencies.
