In the event of an emergency, such as a hurricane, the City would lack sufficient resources to undertake disaster debris monitoring operations. While some monitoring assistance is available from the County, State and Federal governments, it is not sufficient enough to assist in order to restore a community that has suffered a catastrophic disaster. Furthermore, resources of the various governments are spread thin over the affected areas, necessitating contracted private sector assistance.
Additionally, in order for the City of Miami Beach to receive assistance for disaster debris removal the City must implement a disaster debris removal monitoring service. This service is provided by an independent consultant(s) that are selected by the City to provide this service. Monitoring of debris removal and disposal contractor activities is a critical component in successful debris management operations and in the justification and documentation of any application for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding. The responsibility of the Consultant(s) will be to deploy trained debris monitors to observe and document contractor activities. At a minimum these monitors should be stationed at all pick-up and disposal sites.
The City of Miami Beach seeks proposals from qualified disaster debris monitoring consultant(s) to provide technical expertise and guidance, to support the City during emergency recovery efforts following declared disaster event(s). Such services includes, but not limited to, supporting the City during a disaster recovery effort, monitoring of debris collections performed by the City’s Disaster Recovery Contractor(s) in accordance with the Stafford Act and FEMA policies and guidelines. Consultant(s) shall coordinate with the City and the Disaster Recovery Collector(s) to ensure a compliant, well-managed and organized approach to debris collection and disposal within FEMA guidelines. Services include monitoring debris collections in the field, Temporary Debris Management Sites (TDMS) and residential debris drop off sites, as well as data reporting and other related services. Consultant(s) shall monitor the City’s Disaster Recovery Contractor(s) performance including suggestions and assistance with implementing recommendations to improve efficiency.
The City's current contract for Emergency Disaster Debris Monitoring Services was awarded in October 2013, pursuant to the solicitation process for Request for Proposals (RFP) 28-11/12. The contract for Emergency Disaster Debris Monitoring Services expires October 3, 2018. The City is seeking a replacement contract in order to maintain its emergency preparedness in future years.
· MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Please Reference Appendix C, Page 27, RFP 2018-217-JC Disaster Debris Monitoring.
· SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Please Reference Section 0300, Page 13, RFP 2018-217-JC Disaster Debris Monitoring.
· CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION. Please Reference Section 0400, Page 15, RFP 2018-217-JC Disaster Debris Monitoring.