Emegency Debris Management and Removal

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES SUMMARY
   The City of Lake City, in accordance with Florida Statutes 287.055, is seeking to retain the services of qualified and experienced Contractors for Emegency Debris Management and Removal on an “as needed” basis, as specified in the Detailed Scope of Services and Requirements Section of this RFP document. The successful proposer shall prove by their qualifications, experience, and plan for the work, that they will best serve the overall needs of the City. The selection of the successful proposers shall be at the City’s discretion and shall be made in a prompt manner after receipt and evaluation of all responses. If you are interested in preparing a response to this RFP, please complete all the requirements set forth in this RFP document. Under the proposal process, the stipulations set forth herein are fully binding on the proposer to the extent that you confirm acceptance by your electronic signature on the Respondent’s Certification.
2. PRE-RESPONSE CONFERENCE
   NO VALUE
3. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
   After selection of Contractors by the City, each Contractor will be required to negotiate and execute an Agreement with the City.
4. MINIMUM BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
   In order for a Proposal to be considered by the City, Proposers shall demonstrate, in their proposals, compliance with the following minimum requirements:
   • The contractor must demonstrate qualifications and experience in providing professional disaster-related emergency debris removal services.
   • Contractor licensed to do business in the State of Florida.
5. FUND AVAILABILITY
   Any Contract resulting from this solicitation is deemed effective only to the extent that funds are available. The City of Lake City abides by the provisions set forth in Florida Statutes relative to appropriations of funds. The ability of the successful Proposer to maintain a sense of fiscal responsibility and budgetary awareness shall be favorably considered in the ranking and award of a contract. This disclosure is being made to assist all Proposers in the gauging of their desire to participate in this Proposal and in the planning and preparation of their written response. The City reserves the right to negotiate all Proposer fees, costs, and charges for any proposed services or appurtenant requirement.
6. PERSONNEL
   The work shall be performed and directed by the key personnel identified in the submittal from the awarded firm or individual in response to this RFP. The awarded firm or individual shall not subcontract, assign or transfer any work under the agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Subcontractors must be identified in the submittal and shall be subject to the approval of the City. Any changes in the identified personnel shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the City. When directed by the City, subcontractors personnel whose performance or behavior is determined to be unsatisfactory shall be immediately removed. The awarded firm or individual shall provide a sufficient number of qualified personnel as necessary to effectively carry out its responsibilities under the agreement.

The City of Lake City is approximately 12.4 square miles in size and serves a population of approximately 12,000. The City of Lake City is an urban city located in Columbia County, Florida, a rural community.

The legislative branch of the City is composed of an elected five-member City Council consisting of the Mayor and four council members. The City Council is governed by the City Charter and by state and local laws and regulations.

The City of Lake City operates under a City Council-City Manager form of government and provides a full range of municipal services including: general government administration, law enforcement and fire protection, community redevelopment, stormwater management, sanitation and solid waste, as well as construction and maintenance of infrastructure, recreational, and other cultural facilities. The City also operates a municipal airport.