Tennessee Department of General Services #RFP 32110-82026 - Version 2

Statewide Emergency Debris Removal Services for Tennessee Disaster Events

This opportunity is for statewide emergency debris removal services in Tennessee, activated during disaster events. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office - State of Tennessee - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Emergency debris removal and hauling services covering vegetative debris, hazardous trees and limbs, stumps, construction and demolition (C&D) debris, white goods, hazardous waste, electronic waste, vehicles, infectious waste, putrescent debris, tires, and earthen materials. - Services include loading, hauling, reduction (burning, grinding, chipping, compacting), site management, sweeping, staging yard management, and proper disposal/recycling. - Line items are detailed by debris type, size, and method of removal or reduction (e.g., stump removal by diameter tiers, vehicle removal by size tiers). - Household hazardous waste and hazardous waste disposal are measured and priced per pound. - Access road construction/restoration and payment/performance bonds are required per job. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must be licensed in Tennessee at the time of response. - Work must comply with FEMA, EPA, OSHA, and state regulations, and be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement. - Pricing must be submitted for all line items in the evaluation workbook. - No set-asides for small or minority-owned businesses. - Up to three contracts will be awarded, covering the entire state. - Bonds required per job, with premiums paid by contractor. - Environmental compliance and documentation for FEMA reimbursement are mandatory. - Contract term is 36 months with up to two 1-year renewals and a possible 180-day extension. - No guaranteed work volume; contracts are activated as needed during disaster events.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Tennessee Department of General Services for emergency debris removal services. The State intends to award up to three contracts to provide statewide coverage in the event of a widespread disaster or emergency that generates a debris field requiring removal. The contracts are intended for use when a man-made or natural disaster occurs, potentially qualifying for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement. The scope includes disaster relief and cleanup services, specifically debris removal and hauling, excluding construction activities. The response deadline is September 4, 2026, and the procurement includes multiple amendments and an evaluation model attachment.

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