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

The White County Board of Commissioners is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek professional services from qualified contractors for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services. It is the intent of this solicitation to establish a three-year contract with two vendors, a primary and a secondary vendor, with the contract expected to go into effect on November 1, 2024, and extend through October 31, 2027. This pre-event contract would result in no immediate cost to White County, Georgia. This solicitation by the White County Board of Commissioners will result in the selection of two (2) experienced firms to remove and lawfully dispose of disaster-generated debris (other than household and recyclable garbage) from public property and public rights-of-way, and to set up and operate Temporary Debris Staging and Reduction Sites (TDSRS) in White County, Georgia, immediately after a disaster. The pre-event contract will extend to any or all municipalities within White County that wish to participate at the time of activation. Proposals may not be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the time and date set for closing, except as allowed by the OCGA. White County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities. The selected contractors will be responsible for removing and lawfully disposing of disaster-generated debris, excluding household and recyclable garbage, from public property and public rights-of-way. Additionally, the contractors will be tasked with setting up and operating Temporary Debris Staging and Reduction Sites (TDSRS) within White County. This contract will also be available to any municipality within White County that elects to participate upon activation. Importantly, this pre-event agreement will result in no immediate cost to White County. The requested specifications for the proposal are attached and part of this proposal request package. The contract is designed to ensure rapid and efficient debris removal and disposal services immediately following a disaster within White County, Georgia. The selected vendors will be responsible for removing and lawfully disposing of disaster-generated debris (excluding household and recyclable garbage) from public property and public rights-of-way. Additionally, the contractors will set up and operate Temporary Debris Staging and Reduction Sites (TDSRS) within White County. This contract will extend to any or all municipalities within White County that wish to participate at the time of activation. Question Deadline 09/15/2024 at 5:00 PM ET All questions concerning this proposal must be submitted in writing. The Inquiries must be directed to: David Murphy, Director of Public Safety 1241 Helen Highway, Ste 100, Cleveland, GA 30528, Phone: 706-865-9500 Email: dmurphy@whitecountyga.gov.Tuesday September 17, 2024 | 5:00pm EST Answers for written questions (Addendum) Owner Rights: White County reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately in the event that the Contractor discontinues or abandons operations; is adjudged bankrupt or is reorganized under any bankruptcy law; or fails to keep in force any required insurance policies or bonds. White County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularity or informality in a proposal, and to accept or reject any item or combination of items, when to do so would be to the advantage of White County. It is also within the rights of White County to reject proposals that do not contain all elements and information requested in this document. White County reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal at any time. White County will not be liable for any cost/losses incurred by the Contractors throughout this process. White County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability. By submitting their bids, all bidders certify to White County and any municipality therein, that they will conform to the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended and comply with Form FHWA-1273, Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for his work and every part thereof, and for all materials, tools, equipment, appliances, and properties of any and all description used in connection with this project. The Contractor assumes all risks of direct and indirect damage or injury to the property of persons used or employed on or in connection with the work contracted for, and of all damage or injury to any person or property wherever located, resulting from any action, omission, commission or operation under the Contract, or in connection in any way whatsoever with the contracted work.