Specifications include, but are not limited to: The CITY seeks experienced firms to provide Disaster Debris Removal Services, including the reduction and lawful disposal of disaster-generated debris (other than hazardous materials and household putrescible garbage) from public property and public right- of-ways in Incorporated Winter Springs, Florida, immediately after a hurricane or other disaster. The successful PROPOSER must service the CITY first and be on call to provide all support services necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors to the CITY. While intended to cover debris management needs in any major disaster scenario, the primary focus is on the threat of hurricane damage to Incorporated Winter Springs, Florida. The planning standards used for this project are based on the anticipated impacts of a named storm event or major flood impacting Incorporated Winter Springs, Florida. They may also be called upon throughout the year to render services to assist the CITY with special needs and events other than full scale disasters as may be determined by the CITY Manager. The CITY retains the right to obtain similar services from additional qualifies contractors. The successful PROPOSER(S) must be responsible for the efforts of all removal resources in the field in accordance with the Stafford Act and Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) policies and guidelines. The successful PROPOSER must adhere to all requirements and regulations established by FEMA, The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and any other governmental agency with jurisdiction over response and recovery actions. The services rendered as a result of this RFP must meet rules and procedures for Federal grants, as provided for in the Uniform Rules in 2 C.F.R. Sections 200.317 – 200.326 in order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Public Assistance Program. All awarded contractors must take affirmative steps to utilize small and minority businesses and women business enterprises and labor surplus firms.
