Debris Removal Services for Public Right-of-Way in Ridgeland, MS

Background
The City of Ridgeland, Mississippi is seeking a contractor to provide disaster-related debris removal services from public rights-of-way (ROW). The contract aims to ensure compliance with FEMA Public Assistance regulations and guidelines, emphasizing the need for timely and efficient service delivery. The contractor must demonstrate technical capability and experience in managing debris removal operations in accordance with federal standards.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for eligible disaster-related debris removal from public ROW within the City limits of Ridgeland. This includes adherence to FEMA's Public Assistance regulations, ensuring that all work performed is compliant with federal eligibility criteria. The contractor must have experience in coordinating with federal, state, and local emergency agencies and managing various aspects of disaster recovery, including but not limited to:

- Private property/right-of-entry work
- Waterways clean-up
- Hazardous material removal
- Vessel recovery
- Asbestos abatement
- Data management related to debris removal operations.

Period of Performance
The contract is anticipated to last for 4 years, starting from October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2029. A Notice to Proceed will be issued only upon a FEMA declared disaster event.

Place of Performance
All services will be performed within the city limits of Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate their qualifications by providing detailed information about their experience in debris removal and disaster recovery services. They must submit six original hard copies of proposals along with a CD containing the proposal documents. Bidders should also disclose any potential conflicts of interest and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. There are no specific set-aside certifications required for this contract.