This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Walterboro, South Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Colleton County, South Carolina (the "County") is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for Debris Management and Disaster Recovery Services. This RFP covers emergency debris clearance, debris/sand removal, beach restoration, temporary debris staging and reduction site management, and tree and limb removal. This solicitation by Colleton County will result in the selection of an experienced contractor to remove and lawfully dispose of disaster-generated debris from public property and public right-of-way and to set up and operate Temporary Debris Staging and Reduction Sites (TDSRS) in Colleton County immediately after a hurricane or other disaster. Services shall include, but are not limited to, large-scale debris removal, separation, staging, and disposal; demolition work, construction and demolition debris removal; hazardous waste handling; tree trimming, erection, stump grinding and removal; marine salvage operations; sand removal from roads, streets, and rights-of-way. The Contractor may be required to supply emergency housing, power, communications, food, water, ice, and other necessary services and supplies during recovery. The Contractor shall provide technical guidance and consultation before, during, and after the disaster event. The contractor shall also provide administrative support for contracted operations and on-site management staff to work with Colleton County officials, field supervisors, operators, drivers, and laborers, along with appropriate vehicles, equipment, and hand tools to ensure successful recovery operations. The successful proposer is intended to prepare the FEMA project worksheets and submittals to the Debris Management Monitor for submission to FEMA and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The Contractor is responsible for providing full support to the Debris Management Monitor and Colleton County in developing the project worksheets and documentation to support these projects. Although this contract shall not be considered exclusive and Colleton County retains the right to obtain similar services from additional Contractors, the Contractor may be called upon throughout the year to assist Colleton County with special needs and events other than full-scale disasters. All work shall follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment. Colleton County has the right to increase or decrease the Contractor's assignment and/or areas of operation within the scope of this proposal. This solicitation does not commit Colleton County to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals submitted, or to procure or contract for the services. The County reserves the right to accept, reject, or cancel in part, or its entirety, offers received as a result of this request if deemed in the County's best interest to do so. The objective of the RFP and subsequent contracting activity is to secure the services of an experienced contractor capable of efficiently removing large volumes of disaster-generated debris from a large area in a timely and cost-effective manner and lawfully disposing of all debris. The successful proposer (Contractor) must be capable of assembling, directing, and managing a workforce that can complete the debris management operations in a maximum of 120 days, or as prescribed by Federal, State, and Local Requirements. If it is recognized, it may take more than 120 days for complete removal, depending on the scope of the disaster. Initiating Contact When a Major Disaster Occurs or is Imminent When a major disaster occurs or is imminent, Colleton County will contact the contractor(s) holding the Debris Management Contract to advise them of Colleton County's intent to activate the contract. Debris removal will generally be limited to debris in, upon, or brought to public streets and roads, rights-of-way, municipal properties and facilities, and other public sites. Still, it may include private property on a case by-case basis. Contractor crews will be asked to stage outside the strike area to prepare for an imminent hurricane strike. In this case, the contractor will provide the emergency push into Colleton County. Colleton County will issue a task order and assignment upon contacting the contractor. The task order will allow the contractor to begin pre-storm preparations and allow the immediate response once the recovery begins. The Contractor will also begin coordinating with Colleton County's Emergency Management Personnel. This may include staffing or preparing reports for the Emergency Operations Center. The Contractor shall have a maximum of 24 hours of notification by Colleton County to mobilize and begin their response. Failure to mobilize within the allowed time may result in a penalty. The Contractor will be responsible for determining the method and manner of debris removal and lawful disposal operations. Disposal of debris will be at Colleton County's or the contractor's approved temporary debris management sites or landfill sites as directed by Colleton County. The Contractor will be responsible for the lawful disposal of all debris and debris-reduction by-products generated at all debris management sites. Colleton County intends to enter into a pre-event contract, which would result in no immediate cost to the County and would be in effect for two (2) years with the option of three additional one (1) year renewals. Colleton County reserves the right to enter into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with any political subdivision within the boundaries of Colleton County, and as such, it gives the right to said agencies to coattail the contract with the awarded Contractor.