DISASTER DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE

Greenville County is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to update its 2008 Disaster Debris Management Plan (DDMP) to ensure compliance with current FEMA, state, and federal guidelines. The update is driven by the need to incorporate lessons learned from the large-scale debris operations following Hurricane Helene in September 2024, during which the County managed approximately 1.05 million cubic yards of debris. The scope of work includes reevaluating eight pre-identified Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Sites, updating debris removal zone maps, and establishing an Incident Command System (ICS) based management structure. The final deliverable will be an electronic version of the updated DDMP that adheres to NIMS, FEMA Public Assistance Program, FHWA Emergency Relief Fund, and EPA best practices. Proposals for this solicitation, RFP 27020, are due by October 19, 2026, with a tentative award date of October 29, 2026. The County will evaluate bidders based on integrity, reputation, experience, and past performance, requiring at least three references and resumes for key personnel. Selected vendors must provide lump sum pricing and maintain comprehensive general liability and automobile liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence. The resulting contract will be subject to South Carolina law, including the Illegal Immigration Reform Act, and includes provisions for termination for convenience and non-appropriation of funds.