Title
Disaster Debris Removal and Debris Management Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for disaster debris removal and debris management services for an initial term of three years with the following companies:
* Ceres Environmental, Inc.,
* Crowder Gulf, LLC, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Mike Davis, General Services
Tonia Wimberly, General Services
Explanation
* These contracts are necessary to respond to natural or man-made disasters in an efficient and timely matter. The companies will provide disaster debris removal, disposal, and other emergency cleanup services following a disaster event.
* Services will include, but are not limited to:
- Emergency road clearance,
- Right-of-way and public property debris removal,
- Hazardous stump, tree, and hanging limb removal,
- Right-of-entry debris removal,
- Temporary debris management site operations,
- Debris grinding/processing,
- Debris disposal/recycling, and
- Hazardous or toxic waste removal and disposal.
* These contracts are intended for federally-declared emergency situations.
* On September 11, 2019, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); 12 responses were received.
* The companies selected best meet the city's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
* Costs will only be incurred when an event requires activation of the contract(s).
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after companies are selected for these services contracts (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). A CBI goal will be negotiated with Ceres Environmental, Inc and CrowderGulf, LLC if these contracts are activated due to a federally-declare...
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