Fill and Sign the Bid Specifications for Hurricane Debris Removal Form

BID SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HURRICANE ______________ REMOVAL 1. The scope of work shall consist of the clean-up and removal of debris as defined herein within the boundaries of the City of ___________________ __________, which was caused by damage from ___________ during the period of ___________ _____ ______, 20______. This debris removal will be limited to the public rights-of-way and other public properties within the City. The award of a bid will be based on any appropriate factor, including but not limited to, bidder's qualifications, experience directly relating to debris clean-up and removal, equipment inventory, as well as unit price. In addition, the City may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the City all such information and data for this purpose as the City may request. Bidder must provide City with a confidential listing of any pending or prior judgments against bidder relating to similar work performed by bidder. Contractor shall explicitly identify to the City any prohibitions, limitations, or parameters that will affect Contractor's ability to perform the work described herein at the time of bid submittal. In addition to its other rights, the City reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the City that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work contemplated therein within the time period set forth in the bid proposal. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted. The City has the right to reject any and all bids. 2. The primary purpose of this scope of work is to maintain the public health, safety, and well-being of the community during the response to an emergency situation, as well as to restore the public areas of the city to a normal condition in the shortest time period possible. Each bidder must understand and agree that debris removal in the most expeditious manner possible is of the utmost importance and the successful bidder will make every effort to complete all requirements of the awarded contract in the shortest time possible. This scope of work and contract are controlled under the provisions of __________, __________ Code of 20____, and under the Governor's declaration of disaster as provided by Section ________, __________ Code of _______ , and by virtue of the President's Declaration of Disaster. 3. The successful bidder shall be fully responsible for debris pick-up, transportation of debris, and final debris disposal. For the purposes of this bid, debris that is within the scope of work is classified as Burnable and Non-Burnable. Burnable debris includes all biodegradable matter except that included in the following definitions of other categories of debris. It includes, but is not limited to, damaged and disturbed trees; bushes and shrubs; broken, partially broken, and severed tree limbs; untreated structural timber; untreated wood products; and brush. 4. Tree stumps located on public rights-of-way or other public property shall be removed. Tree stumps with base cut diameter measurements less than or equal to 24 inches (measured 24 inches up from where the tree originally exited the ground) shall be considered to be burnable debris and removed and paid for by the same methods used for other burnable debris. Tree stumps larger than 24 inches in diameter shall be removed as burnable and paid for in accordance with approved Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rates, or as may be approved by any FEMA representative. - 1 - 5. Debris that is classified as Non-Burnable is also included in the scope of work. Non-Burnable Debris includes, but is not limited to, treated timber; plastic; glass; rubber products; metal products; sheet rock; cloth items; non-wood building materials; metal products (i.e., Mobile Trailer parts, Household appliances (White Metal), and similar items), or uncontaminated soil; roofing materials; and carpeting. 6. Debris that is classified Hazardous or Toxic is not included in the scope of work. Hazardous or toxic materials or waste includes, but is not limited to, petroleum products, paint products, asbestos, electrical transformers, and known or suspected hazardous materials. 7. Contractor shall not be paid to handle, process, or dispose of debris that is unrelated to storm damage. 8. Measurement for burnable and non-burnable debris removed will be by the cubic yard as predetermined through truck or trailer bed measurement. Actual measurement shall be documented by trip tickets. 9. Bids shall be based on a price per cubic yard of eligible debris. All bid prices shall be shown in words and figures. In the case of discrepancy the amount in words shall govern. 10. Contractor shall furnish and pay the cost, including sales tax and all other applicable taxes and fees, of all the necessary materials and shall furnish and pay for all the superintendents, labor, tools, equipment, transportation and disposal site, and perform all other work required for the removal of all Hurricane Georges debris, as defined herein, in strict accordance with the Contract, and any amendments thereto and such supplemental plans and specifications which may hereafter be approved. 11. All equipment and vehicles utilized shall meet all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations including, without limitation, all DOT, MDOT and safety regulations, and are subject to the approval of the City. 12. Contractor is responsible for determining and complying with applicable requirements for securing loads while in transit. At a minimum, Contractor shall assure that all loads are transported without threat of harm to the general public, private property and public infrastructure. 13. Any personnel and equipment designated by Contractor to be utilized in the performance of the Contract shall not be utilized elsewhere or released in any way, fashion or form for the duration of the Contract unless approved in writing by the City. 14. All vehicles and equipment shall have a fully functional and certified fire extinguisher of Class A type. 15. Contractor, within twenty-four (24) hours of award of bid, shall provide proof of worker's compensation insurance for all employees, including those of any subcontractor, utilized in the performance of the Contract. - 2 - 16. Contractor, within twenty-four (24) hours of award of bid, shall submit proof of general liability insurance which shall remain in full force and effect throughout the term of the Contract in an amount of not less than $00.00. Such insurance shall cover all operations under the Contract, whether such operations be by Contractor, or by any sub-contractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be legally liable. 17. Contractor shall be responsible for all damages and all liability to both public and private property in the performance of his duties under the Contract, and shall report such damages to the Disaster Coordinator/Public Works Director as soon as possible. 18. At all times and under all conditions Contractor shall continue to be an independent Contractor and shall not represent himself in any way as an agent of the City. 19. Further, Contractor must supply the disposal site and assume all responsibility for its operation. Disposal site shall have only one (1) entrance/exit. 20. Contractor shall construct an inspection tower. The tower shall be constructed using pressure treated wood. The floor elevation of the tower shall be 10 foot above the existing ground elevation. The floor area shall be 8' by 8', constructed of 2"  8" joists, 16" O.C. with 3/4" plywood supported by four 6"  6" posts. The perimeter of the floor area shall be protected by a 4 foot high wall constructed of 2"  4" studs and ½" plywood. The floor area shall be covered with a corrugated tin roof. The roof shall provide a minimum of 6'-6" of head room below the support beams. Access shall be provided by wooden steps with a hand rail. Tower must otherwise meet City Approval. 21. All insurance or bonds required under the terms of the Contract shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in the State of ________. 22. Contractor shall provide with the bid a bid bond, or cashier's check, or Certificate of Deposit issued by a __________ financial institution payable to and acceptable to the City in the amount of not less than $00.00. 23. To insure the faithful performance and payment of all Contractor's obligations under the Contract documents, Contractor shall provide within twenty-four (24) hours of award of bid, payment and performance bonds each in the amount of not less than $00.00, to be released upon payment of the 0% retainage. 24. Contractor represents that he is familiar with all Federal, State, and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations and that he will fully comply therewith during pick-up, transportation and disposal. 25. Contractor must operate seven days a week during all daylight hours or as otherwise directed by the City Disaster Coordinator and/or Public Works Director. Removal shall be restricted to between the hours from dawn to dusk. 26. Contractor will make every effort to utilize and employ local sub-contractors, equipment rental, supplies and other locally available resources. - 3 - 27. Contractor will comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, ordinance and regulations regarding non-discriminatory hiring with regard to race, creed, color, national origin or handicap. 28. Contractor understands that the City will be unable to pay the cost of the Contract absent FEMA and MEMA approval. Contractor therefore represents that he will perform all work under the provisions of the contract in such a manner, time, and place so as to insure such reimbursement to City. 29. All payments made to the Contractor shall be subject to a 0% retainage and will be retained until _______ (___) days after completion of all contract work to insure against timely completion of the project and/or undiscovered damage to public or private property. 30. There will be no dump sites, debris staging areas, or debris transfers within the City limits, nor will debris be permanently or temporarily stored or placed within the City. 31. No vehicles or equipment shall be located on public property or public rights-of- way within the City unless actively engaged in debris removal. 32. Contractor shall be responsible for the conduct and action of all his employees and his sub-contractors. Contractor's employees and sub-contractors shall not exhibit any pattern of discourteous behavior to the public. 33. Contractor shall be responsible for establishing and scheduling collection routes in consultation with City Disaster Coordinator/Public Works Director and for coordinating deliveries with the designated disposal facilities. 34. Contractor shall make a minimum of 3 (three) passes along all public rights-of- way and public property in the City, or as directed by the City. 35. Contractor shall not make any attempts to charge any resident, business or institution for work performed under this Scope of Work, nor shall Contractor or anyone employed or subcontracted by Contractor accept any additional monies from any resident, business or institution for work performed under this Scope of Work. 36. Bidder shall furnish with the bid complete and updated list identifying truck numbers and trailer numbers to City that will be used throughout the Contract. The listing shall include the following information: A. Each truck and trailer license number B. Year, make and color of the truck C. Cubic yardage of the truck and/or trailer. 37. Each vehicle and trailer transporting debris shall bear two (2) emblems(one of each side) that shows the following: A. "Contractor for The City of Ocean Springs" - 4 - B. The assigned Truck/Trailer number C. Cubic Yardage Capacity (for applicable trucks and trailers) 38. All trucks and other equipment must be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Any truck used to haul debris must be capable of rapidly dumping its load without the assistance of other equipment; be equipped with a tailgate that will effectively contain the debris during transport and permit the truck to be filled to capacity; and measured and marked for its load capacity. Sideboards or other extensions to the bed are allowable provided they meet all applicable rules and regulations, cover the front and both sides, and are to be constructed in a manner to withstand severe operating conditions. The sideboards are to be constructed of 2" by 6" boards or greater and not to extend more than two feet above the metal bed sides. All extensions are subject to acceptance or rejection by the City. All equipment will be inspected by the Contractor prior to use by using any applicable City forms. The forms, if any, will be provided to the City after completion. 39. Prior to commencing debris removal operations, the Contractor shall present to the City's representative all trucks or trailers that will be used for hauling debris, for the purpose of determining hauling capacity. The hauling capacity will be based on the interior dimensions of the truck's metal dump bed. Hauling capacity, in cubic yards, will be recorded and marked on each truck or trailer with permanent markings. Each truck or trailer will also be numbered for identification with a permanent marking. 40. Contractor shall operate in accordance with all ____________ Department of Transportation standards including all pertinent traffic control techniques and procedures, as well as transportation of debris over roadways. Contractor shall be responsible for the control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the work area. Contractor shall provide all flag persons, signs, equipment and other devices necessary to meet federal, state and local requirements. The traffic control personnel and equipment shall be additional to the personnel and equipment required to perform the essential work described in this Scope of Services. At a minimum, one flag person shall be posted at each end of each active loading site and one flag person shall be posted at each loading operation. 41. When a load is delivered, Contractor's driver shall provide the disposal facility operator the street name or location that each load of debris originated. 42. Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance of any subcontracting parties with the agreed upon contract conditions, and with any applicable Local, State or Federal regulations. 43. Contractor should prepare for potentially adverse working conditions including, but not limited to, limited fuel supplies, limited housing availability, limited food and water supplies, and wet and muddy conditions. 44. Contractor shall be prepared to initiate contracted services no later than twenty- four (24) hours after bid award. 45. Contractor shall only bill the City for material that originates within the City. - 5 - 46. The Contract shall be initiated upon and terminated upon notice given by the City. 47. City shall provide monitoring and inspections as necessary to determine contract performance, which may include, but is not limited to, on-site inspections and metering of operations, and inspections of operating records during Contractor's operating hours. 48. Contractor shall designate to the City key personnel having responsibilities for coordinating work activities with the City, and shall inform the City of any changes in such personnel 49. Any environmental samples, analyses or remediation actions required as a result of Contractor's equipment, operations or, activities shall be the full responsibility of the Contractor. 50. Contractor shall be reimbursed based solely on the trip tickets issued and verified by the City at the Designated Disposal Facility. 51. Bid specifications and the contract are subject to FEMA and MEMA approval, and are subject to modifications as FEMA and/or MEMA may require. 52. The City does not guarantee the successful bidder to any amount of work or compensation. 53. All specifications and requirements of FEMA 286, __________ 20_____, Public Assistance Guide, and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Sample Contract Form (Unit Price) as currently utilized by the Mobile District shall govern and control this bid except when specifically addressed by the provisions of these specifications, or the Final Contract issued hereunder. 54. City reserves the right to amend these specifications until _____ a.m./p.m., ___________, ___________, 20______. 55. City may award other contracts. _______, _______, 20_____ ________ A.M. ADDENDUM #1 BID ENVELOPES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AS SET OUT IN NOTICE TO BIDDERS MAY BE OPENED AND CONSIDERED, BUT SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN EVALUATING THE BIDS. - 6 - ______________________, City Clerk _________, _______, 20______ ________ A.M. ADDENDUM #2 BIDS MUST SPECIFY ON PRICE PER CUBIC YARD FORM THE DEBRIS SITE LOCATION AND OWNER OF DEBRIS SITE. ___________________, City Clerk - 7 -