Specifications include, but are not limited to: Knox County Government is seeking to contract with a qualified firm to provide emergency debris removal in case of an emergency or disaster. In case of a largescale regional disaster this contract may be extended to other governmental entities affected by an emergency debris or disaster, subject to approval by FEMA as per section 3.7. Contractor must provide the debris removal per the following: • The County intends to utilize the services under this contract as a last resort only after the county has exhausted the logistical and operational capabilities of the department(s) and/or partner agencies or if and when the County expects to receive reimbursement for disaster and/or emergency debris removal service. • Must provide the proper equipment and personnel for debris removal during an emergency or disaster as directed by the requesting agency • Emergency or disaster may be manmade or natural disasters (such as fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, snow event) or a combination thereof • Debris may include anything that located where it was not previously located or anything that may be damaged and a threat to public welfare (such as trees, brush, rocks, mud, rubble from buildings, etc.) • Debris may include materials from the natural or built environment and their contents • Debris may be comprised of materials that pose a danger to public health and safety • Must follow all standard safety procedures • Must adhere to all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances and requirements • Must follow the direction of the agency in charge • All work shall be completed in strict compliance with federal, state, and local financial reimbursement controls for reimbursement applicability