This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Stuart, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Stuart City Commission, Stuart, Florida is soliciting qualified firms to provide disaster debris removal, reduction, and disposal service resulting from hurricanes or other disasters. These services may include, but are not limited to: clearing and/or removing debris from public and private property, rights-of-way, streets, and roads on an as needed basis. The City encourages e-bidding, however if not submitting electronically please provide the following marked in a sealed envelope with RFP name notated including one (1) original, four (4) copies and one (1) electronic copy (PDF format preferred) on a CD or flash drive of their proposal. Please tab all support documents or attachments according to the order established in the following paragraph. IMPORTANT NOTE: To expedite the evaluation of responses, it is mandatory that all respondents follow the format and instructions contained herein. The City retains the option to reject any response that does not conform to the stated requirements. Proposers should prepare their proposals using the following format. Proposers shall label, tab and organize proposal submittal documents utilizing the following format as outlined below. All attachments as requested shall be inserted in the back of each corresponding section. In preparing your proposal, proposer should assume that the City has no previous knowledge of their product or capabilities. Each response shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of the respondent's capabilities regarding the specific work to be performed pursuant to this solicitation. Emphasis should be concentrated on conformance to the solicitation instructions, responsiveness to the solicitation requirements, and on completeness and clarity of content. All abbreviations and acronyms used in the response shall be kept to a minimum and defined upon their first usage. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, foldouts are not acceptable. The text size should be 11 point or larger using Arial or Times New Roman font only. Letter of Transmittal: The response format shall contain a letter of transmittal. The Letter of Transmittal will summarize in a brief and concise manner the Proposer's understanding of the scope of work and make a positive commitment to timely perform the work. Provide a statement indicating the respondent's interest in, knowledge of, and resources necessary to provide the services described in this RFP. An agent authorized to contractually bind Proposer must sign the Letter of Transmittal indicating the agent's title or authority. The transmittal letter shall not exceed two (2) pages in length. This Request for Proposal (RFP) provides guidelines for the submission of proposals in response to the City of Stuart's solicitation for firms and individuals to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to provide Debris Removal Services as described herein. The following instructions are given for the purpose of guiding proposers in properly preparing their submittals. These directions have equal force and weight with the specifications and strict compliance is required with all of these provisions; including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Stafford Act, Federal procurement standards / Uniform Rules which are codified at 2 C.F.R. Part 200.317 through 200.326, and emergency protective measures. The City is soliciting proposals from highly qualified Contractors with experience in the specialized management of disaster response labor for the removal of debris along with the preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation phases of any emergency or disaster, including removal, processing, and lawfully dispose of disaster generated debris (other than hazardous materials and household putrescible garbage) from public property and public rights-of-way in the City of Stuart Florida in response to an emergency event such as, but not limited to, hurricane(s) or other natural or manmade disaster(s). Contractors must have the capability to rapidly respond to wide scale debris volumes typically produced in hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disaster types as well as small scale debris volumes. The Contractor must handle debris management activities in the City of Stuart Florida in accordance with applicable regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Department of Health (FDH), Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in conjunction with the City's needs. The Contractor shall have an excellent understanding of the documentation involved for the reimbursement from FEMA, FHWA, or Other Federal Agencies, and the State relief programs to make the process of cost recovery efficient and accurate. The processes and documentation required will be in strict compliance with FEMA, FHWA, or Other Federal Agencies, and other State relief programs regulations regarding edibility. This Proposal is being solicited in accordance with the Procurement Requirements for Federal grants, as provided for in Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200.under the Public Assistance Program. The City may delay scheduled due dates, if it is to the advantage of the City to do so. The City will notify proposers of all changes in scheduled due dates by written addenda submitted to the City. Online bid Opening - Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US Meeting ID: 897 2836 5603 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbeYHNeL9P The City recognizes fair and open competition as a basic tenet of public procurement and encourages participation by minority and women owned business enterprises. Question Submission Deadline:November 2, 2022, 5:00pm The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time Project Awarded to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, inc