The selected Firm will be expected to provide disaster debris monitoring services to include debris generated from the public right-of-way, private property, drainage areas, waterways, and other public, eligible, or designated areas. Services may include but are not limited to: * Coordinating daily briefings, work progress, staffing and other key items with Metro. * Scheduling work for all Team Members and Contractors on a daily basis. * Hiring, training, scheduling, and managing field staff. * Monitoring recovery Contractor operations and making/implementing recommendations to improve efficiency as well as speed up recovery work and assure all debris removal work meets FEMA eligibility guidelines. * Assisting Metro with responding to public concerns and comments. * Certifying all vehicles and equipment used for debris removal using methodology and documentation practices appropriate for contract monitoring. * Entering load tickets into a database application. * Digitizing of source documentation (such as load tickets). * Furnishing and operating an automated/electronic (paperless) debris tracking system. * Developing daily operational reports to keep Metro informed of work progress. * Development of maps, GIS applications, etc. as necessary. * Comprehensive review, reconciliation, and validation of debris removal Contractor(s) invoices prior to submission to Metro for processing. * Project Worksheet and other pertinent report preparation required for reimbursement by FEMA, FHWA and any other applicable agency for disaster recovery efforts by Metro staff and designated debris removal Contractors. Emergency Management Planning, Training, and Staff/Equipment Augmentation As directed by (NDOT) Nashville Department of Transportation's Assistant Director, the Contractor shall provide: * Development of a debris management plan – including identification of an adequate number of debris site locations. Staff training as necessary. * Procurement assistance for debris removal Contractors and associated services. * Hazard mitigation plan and programs. * Other emergency management plans and documents as directed by Metro. * Staff and equipment to support Metro in various functional areas as required following an emergency event. * Other consulting services as requested by Metro.
