Debris Monitoring and Removal for Carter County

Background
Carter County, Tennessee, a local government entity, is seeking qualified firms for Disaster Debris Monitoring Assistance following the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued to establish contracts for debris monitoring services due to insufficient local resources and mutual aid agreements. The contract will be compliant with FEMA guidelines under 'Category A' for disaster-related debris.

Work Details
The selected firms will provide comprehensive debris monitoring services, which include:
- Monitoring disaster-related debris removal from public rights-of-way and potentially private properties (with state approval).
- Ensuring compliance with historical preservation laws.
- Maintaining proper documentation throughout the process.

Respondents must demonstrate experience in debris monitoring and provide key resumes of staff assigned to projects. The evaluation criteria will focus on the quality of the proposed plan, past performance, available resources, and pricing. Additionally, respondents are required to submit a technical plan detailing how services will be performed and a plan for subcontractor participation.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon award and continue as needed during the recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene, with an emphasis on maximizing debris removal within the first 60 days post-event.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed county-wide in Carter County, Tennessee.